Harris Corporation Receives $18 Million Order for Falcon III Wideband Radios from Nation in Central Asia
October 30 2014 - 09:00AM
Business Wire
Highlights:
- Delivering high-frequency and multiband
tactical radios to nation's armed forces
- Establishes crucial communication links
for operating in beyond line-of-sight and line-of-sight
environments
- Further expands international
deployment of Falcon III portfolio of tactical radios
Harris Corporation (NYSE:HRS) has received an $18 million order
from a nation in Central Asia for Falcon III® wideband tactical
radios. The radios will provide advanced voice and data
capabilities for the country’s armed forces on the frontline. The
order was received during the first quarter of fiscal 2015.
The nation is acquiring the RF-7800H high-frequency manpack and
the RF-7850M multiband handheld radios. The RF-7800H is the first
HF manpack radio with high-speed wideband data capabilities,
allowing users to efficiently transmit large data files over beyond
line-of-sight links. The RF-7850M multiband radio supports the
latest wideband and narrowband networking waveforms and provides
forward-deployed teams with capabilities to communicate with
greater speed and detail.
“Harris radios deliver highly reliable and secure communications
for critical missions on the battlefield," said Brendan O’Connell,
president, international business, Harris RF Communications. “Both
the RF-7800H and the RF-7850M radio systems are crucial for
delivering secure, up-to-the-minute situational awareness and
effective command and control."
Harris RF Communications is the leading global supplier of
secure radio communications and embedded high-grade encryption
solutions for military, government and commercial organizations.
The company's Falcon® family of software-defined tactical radio
systems encompasses manpack, handheld and vehicular applications.
Falcon III® is the next generation of radios supporting the U.S.
military's Joint Tactical Radio System (JTRS) requirements, as well
as network-centric operations worldwide. Harris RF Communications
is also a leading supplier of assured communications® systems and
equipment for public safety, utility and transportation markets —
with products ranging from the most advanced IP voice and data
networks to portable and mobile single- and multiband radios.
About Harris Corporation
Harris is an international communications and information
technology company serving government and commercial markets in
more than 125 countries. Headquartered in Melbourne, Florida, the
company has approximately $5 billion of annual revenue and about
14,000 employees — including 6,000 engineers and scientists. Harris
is dedicated to developing best-in-class assured communications®
products, systems and services. Additional information about Harris
Corporation is available at harris.com.
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements that
reflect management's current expectations, assumptions and
estimates of future performance and economic conditions. Such
statements are made in reliance upon the safe harbor provisions of
Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934. The company cautions investors
that any forward-looking statements are subject to risks and
uncertainties that may cause actual results and future trends to
differ materially from those matters expressed in or implied by
such forward-looking statements. Statements about the expected
value of the program to Harris are forward-looking and involve
risks and uncertainties. Harris disclaims any intention or
obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements,
whether as a result of new information, future events, or
otherwise.
Harris CorporationKaren Craft, 585-242-3520RF
Communicationskcraft@harris.comorJim Burke,
321-727-9131Corporate Headquartersjim.burke@harris.com
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