The Tanker Airborne Long-range Communication Plus (TALC+) Kit is a USAF satellite communication system for low-data-rate, classified communications. TALC+ includes an Iridium radio-modem, an antenna installed in the sextant port, a strong encryption device, a classified laptop computer, a handset, and a headset within a carry-on sized case.[1]

TALC+ provides KC-135 aircraft affordable, secure, global, and simple communication. TALC+ can call almost any telephone worldwide for non-secure voice communication, talk up to Secret with STEs (or other SCIP-based telephones), or join chatrooms on SIPRNet.

TALC+ may be customized, renamed, and certified for other platforms such as KC-10s, C-130s, and other Iridium-compatible aircraft, trucks or buildings.

TALC+ was created by the Air Force Research Laboratory's Center for Rapid Innovation and NAL Research Corporation in response to requests from AMC and AFGSC leadership needs.[2] TALC+ has been purchased by the Air Mobility Command [3] and on the MC-130J[4]

To watch a four-chapter video explaining how to use and install TALC+, just CAC-into milTube[5] and search for TALC+.

References

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  1. ^ Information Approved for Public Release: 88ABW-2016-5261
  2. ^ GovTribe. "Federal Contract Opportunity: Tanker Airborne Long-Range Communication Plus (TALC+) Kits, updated Sep 8, 2017". Govtribe.com. Retrieved 11 December 2017.
  3. ^ "FBODaily.com | FedBizOpps: PRESOL | 58 | Tanker Airborne Long-Range Communication Plus (TALC+) Kits - Redacted Justification and Approval | 07-Oct-17 - FBO#5797". www.fbodaily.com.
  4. ^ "Purchase Order FA862919P5014". govtribe.com.
  5. ^ "MilSuite | Login".