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here is an excerpt from an article I think to be of interest to us, as it is recent and comes from professionals.
I hope that this thread can be used to collect more pieces of information on that topic and also that this translation can be double-checked by a native Chinese speaker, if that's ok.
Since the first Gulf War in 1991, the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) has been developing high-intensity data link systems using information technology. Drawing inspiration mainly from the U.S. military command system, which shifted from a "vertical" information acquisition and decision command to a "horizontal" level where all military units could obtain the same intelligence, the CCP recognized the importance of data link systems in the joint operations of the U.S. military. (see Note 16)
From the mid-1990s, the CCP established the HN-901, HN-902, and HN-903 data link systems, implementing technological and destructive capabilities in coordinated naval, air-to-air, and naval-to-land operations. Subsequent developments, such as the TJN-905 data link, marked the maturity of data link system development. During this time, the system could execute rapid responses and feedback between command centers, issuing operational commands and receiving battlefield information, establishing a complete data link system (see Figure 5).
Figure 5: CCP Operational Concept Diagram Source: Peng Pengfei et al., "Theory and Engineering of Command Information Systems" (Electronic Industry Press, Published in Beijing, Publisher: Peng Pengfei, Published in May 2020), Page 213.
Figure 6: DTS-03 Data Link Terminal Source: "mobile01," (Retrieved on March 1, 2021).
After 2020, the CCP widely equipped the DTS-03 data link (see Figure 6), which includes various data link terminals that can be configured on different mobile platforms according to actual needs. In recent years, the CCP has completed the "XS-3" tactical broadband high-speed data link architecture. This system, compared to the DS-03, enhances cooperative engagement capability (CEC), increases the transmission rate to 2M/Sec, and can construct an information distribution system for air and ground combat units. It is suitable for fighter jets, bombers, drones, and simultaneously supports high-capacity information transmission for multiple network units with anti-jamming capabilities (see Note 18).
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PS: a couple previous topic I could find, in the PLAN section though:
here is an excerpt from an article I think to be of interest to us, as it is recent and comes from professionals.
I hope that this thread can be used to collect more pieces of information on that topic and also that this translation can be double-checked by a native Chinese speaker, if that's ok.
空用數據鏈路未來發展趨勢探討 (A Study on the Future Development Trend of Air Data Links)
in 國防大學空軍指揮參謀學院空權與國防學術研討會論文集 (Proceedings of the Air Power and National Defense Academic Seminar at the Air Force Command and Staff College, National Defense University), , p.-60
Title: III. Development and Application of CCP Data Link Systems
Since the first Gulf War in 1991, the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) has been developing high-intensity data link systems using information technology. Drawing inspiration mainly from the U.S. military command system, which shifted from a "vertical" information acquisition and decision command to a "horizontal" level where all military units could obtain the same intelligence, the CCP recognized the importance of data link systems in the joint operations of the U.S. military. (see Note 16)
(I) Overview of Development
The development of CCP data link systems began in the early 1980s with the HN-900 model as the initial system, initially used for tactical data processing on naval vessels and information exchange with external equipment. Due to the CCP's early push for digital informationization, the lack of integration in the research and development of the foundational design resulted from the varied needs and independent thinking of different military branches.From the mid-1990s, the CCP established the HN-901, HN-902, and HN-903 data link systems, implementing technological and destructive capabilities in coordinated naval, air-to-air, and naval-to-land operations. Subsequent developments, such as the TJN-905 data link, marked the maturity of data link system development. During this time, the system could execute rapid responses and feedback between command centers, issuing operational commands and receiving battlefield information, establishing a complete data link system (see Figure 5).
Figure 5: CCP Operational Concept Diagram Source: Peng Pengfei et al., "Theory and Engineering of Command Information Systems" (Electronic Industry Press, Published in Beijing, Publisher: Peng Pengfei, Published in May 2020), Page 213.
(II) Current Capabilities
In 2008, the CCP successfully developed the comprehensive data link and the H/TJN-906 broadband high-speed data link, aiming for a large capacity and high transmission rate. The success of this data link system signifies that CCP technology has officially moved towards the goals of large capacity and high transmission, with functionality and benefits comparable to the U.S. military's Link-16 data link. (see Note 17)Figure 6: DTS-03 Data Link Terminal Source: "mobile01," (Retrieved on March 1, 2021).
After 2020, the CCP widely equipped the DTS-03 data link (see Figure 6), which includes various data link terminals that can be configured on different mobile platforms according to actual needs. In recent years, the CCP has completed the "XS-3" tactical broadband high-speed data link architecture. This system, compared to the DS-03, enhances cooperative engagement capability (CEC), increases the transmission rate to 2M/Sec, and can construct an information distribution system for air and ground combat units. It is suitable for fighter jets, bombers, drones, and simultaneously supports high-capacity information transmission for multiple network units with anti-jamming capabilities (see Note 18).
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三、中共數據鏈路發展與運用
中共自 1991 年的第一次波斯灣戰爭後，開始以數據鏈路訊息技術發展高強度鏈 路系統。主要參考美軍指揮體系從「各軍作戰單位能獲取相同情報的水平型」替代了 「資訊獲得和決策指令上通或下達之垂直型」，(16) 藉此瞭解到美軍聯合作戰使用數據鏈 路指管的重要性。
(一)發展概述
1980 年初中共數據鏈路開始研發，HN-900 型為初期數據鏈路系統，當時僅用於 海軍艦艇戰術資料處理與外部裝備的資訊交換；由於中共初期推動數位資訊化建置， 因各軍種需求不一、想法作為各自為政，所以在研發基礎設計上欠缺整合。
從 1990 年代中，中共建置 HN-901、HN-902，到 HN-903 鏈路系統，實行艦對艦、 艦對空、艦對陸面指管中心三方相互協同作戰科技及摧毀能力。後續研發了 TJN-905 型數據鏈路，進入鏈路系統發展之成熟期，當時已可執行指管間所獲得迅速的反應與 回饋，並完成下達作戰指令與接收戰場訊息，完整建構數據鏈路(如圖 5)。
(二)現況能力
中共為了讓全軍有共通的數據鏈路，於 2008 年已成功研製全軍綜合型數據鏈及 H/TJN-906 型寬頻帶高速數據鏈；此鏈路系統的研發成功，也代表著中共鏈路系統之 技術科技已正式朝向大容量、 (17) 高傳輸的目標邁進，且功能與效益可與美軍 Link-16 數據鏈路等級。
2020 年之後已普遍裝備 DTS-03 數據鏈路(如圖 6)，其配備多種數據鏈路終端機， 可以根據實際需求配置於不同機動載台。近年中共已完成「XS-3」戰術寬頻高速數據 鏈路架構，此鏈路系統與過去 DS-03 增長了協同作戰能力(Cooperative Engagement Capability, CEC)，傳遞速率亦提升 2M/Sec，並且可建構空、地面作戰單位的訊息分配 系統，多適用於戰機、轟炸機及無人機等，更可同時支援多重網路單位之大容量資訊 傳遞及具抗干擾功能。(18)
圖 5：中共作戰概念圖 資料來源：彭鵬菲等人，《指揮信息系统理論與工程》（電子工業出版社，出版地：北京市，出版者： 彭鵬菲，出版年：2020 年 5 月），頁 213。
圖 6：DTS-03 數據鏈路終端機 資料來源：《mobile01》，< > (檢索日期:西 元 2021 年 3 月 1 日)。
16 羅振瑜、吳幕強，〈中共數據鏈路發展與運用研析〉，《海軍學術雙月刊》，第 53 卷第 6 期，2019 年 12 月，頁 105。
17 羅振瑜、吳幕強，〈中共數據鏈路發展與運用研析〉，《海軍學術雙月刊》，第 53 卷第 6 期，2019 年 12 月，頁 107。
18 羅振瑜、吳幕強，〈中共數據鏈路發展與運用研析〉，《海軍學術雙月刊》，第 53 卷第 6 期，2019 年 12 月，頁 109。
中共自 1991 年的第一次波斯灣戰爭後，開始以數據鏈路訊息技術發展高強度鏈 路系統。主要參考美軍指揮體系從「各軍作戰單位能獲取相同情報的水平型」替代了 「資訊獲得和決策指令上通或下達之垂直型」，(16) 藉此瞭解到美軍聯合作戰使用數據鏈 路指管的重要性。
(一)發展概述
1980 年初中共數據鏈路開始研發，HN-900 型為初期數據鏈路系統，當時僅用於 海軍艦艇戰術資料處理與外部裝備的資訊交換；由於中共初期推動數位資訊化建置， 因各軍種需求不一、想法作為各自為政，所以在研發基礎設計上欠缺整合。
從 1990 年代中，中共建置 HN-901、HN-902，到 HN-903 鏈路系統，實行艦對艦、 艦對空、艦對陸面指管中心三方相互協同作戰科技及摧毀能力。後續研發了 TJN-905 型數據鏈路，進入鏈路系統發展之成熟期，當時已可執行指管間所獲得迅速的反應與 回饋，並完成下達作戰指令與接收戰場訊息，完整建構數據鏈路(如圖 5)。
(二)現況能力
中共為了讓全軍有共通的數據鏈路，於 2008 年已成功研製全軍綜合型數據鏈及 H/TJN-906 型寬頻帶高速數據鏈；此鏈路系統的研發成功，也代表著中共鏈路系統之 技術科技已正式朝向大容量、 (17) 高傳輸的目標邁進，且功能與效益可與美軍 Link-16 數據鏈路等級。
2020 年之後已普遍裝備 DTS-03 數據鏈路(如圖 6)，其配備多種數據鏈路終端機， 可以根據實際需求配置於不同機動載台。近年中共已完成「XS-3」戰術寬頻高速數據 鏈路架構，此鏈路系統與過去 DS-03 增長了協同作戰能力(Cooperative Engagement Capability, CEC)，傳遞速率亦提升 2M/Sec，並且可建構空、地面作戰單位的訊息分配 系統，多適用於戰機、轟炸機及無人機等，更可同時支援多重網路單位之大容量資訊 傳遞及具抗干擾功能。(18)
圖 5：中共作戰概念圖 資料來源：彭鵬菲等人，《指揮信息系统理論與工程》（電子工業出版社，出版地：北京市，出版者： 彭鵬菲，出版年：2020 年 5 月），頁 213。
圖 6：DTS-03 數據鏈路終端機 資料來源：《mobile01》，< > (檢索日期:西 元 2021 年 3 月 1 日)。
16 羅振瑜、吳幕強，〈中共數據鏈路發展與運用研析〉，《海軍學術雙月刊》，第 53 卷第 6 期，2019 年 12 月，頁 105。
17 羅振瑜、吳幕強，〈中共數據鏈路發展與運用研析〉，《海軍學術雙月刊》，第 53 卷第 6 期，2019 年 12 月，頁 107。
18 羅振瑜、吳幕強，〈中共數據鏈路發展與運用研析〉，《海軍學術雙月刊》，第 53 卷第 6 期，2019 年 12 月，頁 109。
PS: a couple previous topic I could find, in the PLAN section though:
PLAN Command and Control Capabilities...has it improved?
Old article but has the PLAN's Command and Control improved by any great leaps or is this article inaccurate? Chinese Warships Struggle to Meet New Command, Control And Communications Needs - SIGNAL Magazine Chinese Warships Struggle to Meet New Command, Control And Communications Needs...
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article about PLAN C-3 .
Chinese Warships Struggle to Meet New Command, Control And Communications Needs. Evolutionary introduction of assets leads to different combat capabilities. China may be building a navy that features some world-class technologies aboard new ships, but its large numbers and variety of naval...
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