FACNAV enables secure integration of crewed and uncrewed systems in UK first trial UK first

Teleplan Globe is proud to highlight the contribution of our subsidiary, Teleplan Forsberg, to a UK first that demonstrates how crewed and uncrewed platforms can operate seamlessly together in an operational context. During Trial Eagles Eye, the Royal Navy, working closely with industry partners, demonstrated how live data from multiple uncrewed air systems can be securely and efficiently integrated with crewed platforms.

From demonstration to operational relevance

During the trial, operators controlled drones in real time from the cabin of a Wildcat helicopter, while multiple data feeds were collected, distributed and presented securely. This marks an important step beyond standalone demonstrations toward true operational employment, where crewed and uncrewed systems function as a single, integrated capability.FACNAV acted as the digital backbone of the architecture. The solution enabled data to move autonomously between sensors, platforms and operators — independent of the underlying network — with end‑to‑end security, selective decryption and intelligent routing. The result is trusted information flow, delivered where and when it is needed, without compromising security or operational flexibility.

Laying the foundation for a hybrid Navy

The ability to connect crewed and uncrewed systems in this way is central to the development of future maritime capabilities. Trial Eagles Eye illustrates how a hybrid force structure can be realised in practice, and how advanced networking and integration capabilities are a prerequisite for success.As a subsidiary of Teleplan Globe, Teleplan Forsberg brings proven expertise in secure system integration, tactical data networks and operational technology. The collaboration with the Royal Navy and UK industry partners highlights how international cooperation can accelerate innovation and deliver tangible operational advantage.

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A detailed account of the trial and its operational implications is available from Navy Lookout.

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