Harris Corporation Receives Order from Air National Guard for Vehicle Communication Systems
January 27 2015 - 9:00AM
Business Wire
Highlights:
- Delivering integrated tactical and land
mobile radio communication systems
- Enables greater coordination and
collaboration between ANG and local authorities
- Leverages Harris’ expertise in tactical
radios, wideband networking, system integration and
installation
Harris Corporation (NYSE:HRS) has received an order to supply
communication systems to the Air National Guard (ANG) for crucial
ground-to-air communications during wartime and domestic emergency
responses, including natural disasters.
The five-channel vehicle communication systems leverage Harris’
advanced wideband tactical radio and systems integration
capabilities to provide voice and data across the mission area. The
systems include Harris’ Falcon III® AN/PRC-117G multiband manpack
radios, the RF-7800I advanced vehicle intercom system and a Unity®
XG-100M full-spectrum multiband mobile radio. The AN/PRC-117G is
the first and only widely deployed tactical wideband networking
radio that offers secure interoperability with the broad suite of
U.S. ground, airborne and satellite based communication assets.
Harris also will provide installation, training and ongoing service
and support.
“This system highlights Harris' unique ability to integrate
tactical and land mobile radio systems that bridge the needs of
tactical and civilian responders,” said George Helm, president,
Department of Defense Business, Harris RF Communications. “The
system will allow the ANG to quickly respond to calls for
assistance, establish communications, and coordinate missions with
local authorities.”
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.
RF CommunicationsKaren Craft,
585-242-3520kcraft@harris.comorCorporate HeadquartersJim Burke,
321-727-9131jim.burke@harris.com
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