The Australian Defence Force (ADF) has awarded a contract to General Dynamics (GD) C4 Systems to provide AN/PRC-112G GPS-enabled search and rescue radios and accessories.

The AN/PRC-112G radios, part of the HOOK2 combat search and rescue (CSAR) system, provide encrypted two-way messaging and GPS-location capabilities to locate and rescue downed aircrews and military and paramilitary forces.

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The radio sends user identification, situation reports and other critical information to CSAR aircraft to reduce the risk of detection and interception.

The HOOK2 system consists of the AN/PRC-112G radio, Quickdraw2 interrogator and Satellite Communications (SATCOM) base station and is interoperable with satellite-based search and rescue systems, including the International Cospas-Sarsat Programme.

GD C4 Systems Assured Communications vice president Chris Brady said the radios were also used by 28 countries to perform combat search and rescue operations.

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