R6 Secure AIS

    R6 Secure AIS

    The R6 Secure AIS and W-AIS systems for open and encrypted communication are the preferred Secure AIS systems for Navy, Border Control and Law Enforcement Operations across the world.

    Networked Transponders For Operational Security

    Networked Transponders For Operational Security

    The R6 Secure represents a new generation of AIS system that builds on the legacy of the R5 Secure AIS. The R6 Secure AIS offers full compatibility with the R5 and R4 Secure AIS systems, providing selected customer groups within special operations such as Navy, Coast Guard and Police with the option to perform encrypted AIS communication outside the public AIS network.

    Seamlessly Combined Secure and Open AIS

    Seamlessly Combined Secure and Open AIS

    The AIS broadcasting standard is excellent for open information exchange between commercial ships at sea and between ship-and-shore stations. The TransponderTech Secure solution is designed to address the needs of qualified users like Navy, Coast Guard, and Police who require non-public information exchange between their own units while still being able to receive open AIS information. TransponderTech has been the leading provider of encrypted AIS since 2005, and the Secure functionality can be offered as a complete seamless solution from vessels, aircraft, base stations, and control centres.

    TransponderTech Secure AIS Link

    The Secure AIS Link ensures seamless simultaneous reception of both encrypted and open AIS information by using a third channel, selected by the user, to ensure minimum interference with public AIS communication. TransponderTech Secure data link can be used in parallel with AIS1 and AIS2, always giving Secure AIS users the complete picture.

    Several groups of Secure users may operate on the same dedicated channel without interference by separation into up to eight different sub-groups using different organisation identities. This tailored data access scheme together with operation on the dedicated channel means unrivalled performance when compared to other encrypted AIS solutions.

    Secure Keys

    FLIR TransponderTech offers an advanced key generating tool to ensure high-quality encryption keys are used. The tool is suitable for centralised issuing of fleet encryption keys, and keys can be an input manually from printout, sent over an existing encrypted link, or  imported from a file using the web interface or integrated R6 CDU SD-reader. The customer will be in full control of the issuing and handling of the crypto keys. Up to 128 encryption keys can be stored and automatically activated, and the keys will have a start time and a configurable time of validity. When activated, each key may also set the frequency of VHF channel for encryption, position report rate, and organization ID. User-defined keys may also be used as a static configuration for interoperability.

    R6 Secure Crypto Solution

    R6 Secure Crypto Solution

    The R6 Secure products are supplied with built-in crypto functions. No external encryption software is required, although supported if needed. In addition to TransponderTech Secure, the R6 Secure systems offer STANAG 4668 Ed.2 Annex C and Annex D type of encryption. While limited in functionality, the STANAG modes may offer interoperability with other systems when needed, as well as an encrypted AIS solution where a third channel is not available for Secure communication.

    R6 Supreme Secure Platforms provide a comprehensive solution that ensures the safety and security of qualified users while always providing a complete AIS picture. With TransponderTech’s extensive experience in encrypted AIS solutions, customers can trust the quality and performance of the R6 Secure AIS system.

    R6 Secure Operation Modes

    R6 Secure Operation Modes

    Operation modes can be set from the display unit or with the optional manual Secure Mode Switch:

    • Normal AIS Mode - Standard SOLAS mode includes all functions of Class A AIS. 
    • Silent Mode - The system will not broadcast anything over VHF, still receiving standard AIS messages and encrypted AIS messages.
    • Tactical Mode - Transmit only encrypted data. Receive and process standard AIS messages on AIS channels as well as encrypted messages.
    • Hybrid Mode - The encrypted data link is active, and the unit receives both open and encrypted AIS messages. The unit may transmit both open and encrypted AIS data.
    • External Mode - Used for external encryption solutions. No autonomous transmissions will be made, only transmissions of external input binary messages.

    R6 Secure AIS Versions

    R6 Secure L AIS

    R6 Secure AIS with unrestricted encryption

    Communication modes:

    • Secure AIS Link

    Cipher Support:

    • DES 56 bit

    Export restrictions:

    • Not export restricted, Civil class

    R6 Secure AIS

    Full Secure functionality and encryption rates.

    Communication modes:

    • Secure AIS Link
    • STANAG 4668
    • STANAG 4669

    Cipher Support:

    • DES 56 bit, AES up to 256 bit, Blowfish

    Export restrictions:

    • Export restricted outside EU, Dual-Use class

    R6 Secure W-AIS (Warship AIS)

    All features from the full R6 Secure AIS and includes additional warship functionality.

    Communication modes:

    • Secure AIS Link
    • STANAG 4668
    • STANAG 4669

    Cipher Support:

    • DES 56 bit, AES up to 256 bit, Blowfish

    Export restrictions:

    • Export restricted, Military class equipment

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