Integrating coalition partners into the Link16 network made ISR data sharing difficult, relying on slow physical walk‑net exchanges that delayed critical decisions and reduced mission effectiveness. U.S. forces needed a secure, exportable method to share live ISR data with allies, including those outside the Five Eyes, without exposing sensitive information or violating export controls. The solution required high‑speed, real‑time data transfer across domains while maintaining strict security, enabling seamless and compliant intelligence sharing to support coordinated multinational operations.

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