The R&S®AR5000 airborne radio is a member of the SOVERON® software defined radio family. Since airspace worldwide is used largely for civil purposes, military aircraft must also meet civil standards in order to pass this airspace without restrictions. The R&S®AR5000 can be used as a primary ATC radio. It is the only software defined airborne radio on the market that also meets civil safety avionic standards, providing full independence for unrestricted joint civil-military operations.