BAE tests AXCESS radios

WAYNE, N.J., Oct. 22 (UPI) -- British company BAE Systems demonstrated its Internet Protocol-based radio technology that enables communication between soldiers, pilots and operators at sea.

BAE announced it has demonstrated its new AXCESS, or Assured Exchange of Communications and Enterprise Services System, technology as part of the recent U.S. Air Force Electronic Systems Group's Capstone II test in Maryland.

Company officials say the AXCESS radio system gives air, sea and ground military forces the ability to share intelligence data, imagery and video.

"Today's soldier does not have the wireless access to timely information that the everyday cell phone or BlackBerry user does," Tom Gregg, BAE Systems AXCESS system development lead, said in a statement.

"Our system provides reliable, secure and timely access to the intelligence information our service members need in the field."