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==Benefits==

The main benefit of JPALS is that it's a system that can be taken anywhere, anytime, providing a safe and effective way to conduct 24/7, all-weather, anti-jam instrument landing system capability to all authorized users, worldwide. A secondary benefit is a significant reduction in cost savings over current systems.

The naval version of JPALS transmits a signal that has a low probability of intercept. MeaningTherefore, it is unlikely that an enemy will detect the signal and trace it back to its source. The existing system, [[Tactical Air Navigation|TACAN]], is not encrypted or concealed in any way, andwhich basicallycan tellsreveal the enemy___location of the bearingship andon rangewhich ofit the shipis installed on. This is not acceptable ifin [[EMCON|emissions control]] (EMCON) or stealth are requiredconditions.

The increase in both accuracy and reliability will significantly enhance operations while reducing non-operational periods due to weather or adversarial efforts, with significant cost savings as a side benefit.

==See also==