DLS, a Limited Liability Company (LLC) comprised of two major corporations, BAE Systems and Rockwell Collins, Inc. was established in 1996, and combines the resources and engineering expertise of two leading Link 16 developers, to provide innovative and cost effective Link 16 solutions.

With many years of experience, DLS is in a unique position to provide the best solution for supporting Link 16 mission requirements. DLS’ core companies, BAE Systems and Rockwell Collins, were the developers of the first generation of Link 16 equipment - the Joint Tactical Information Distribution System (JTIDS) and the Multifunction Information Distribution System (MIDS) Low Volume Terminal (LVT).

As the leading supplier of MIDS Link 16 Terminals, DLS has supplied over 3,000 MIDS Terminals to U.S. Forces and allied nations.