Harris Corporation Receives Manpack Radio Delivery Order from US Army
August 03 2017 - 9:00AM
Business Wire
Highlights:
- Harris Falcon III® radio will support
Army’s HMS Manpack program test events
- The HMS Manpack provides new
multi-channel capabilities for the battlefield
- Software-defined architecture provides
upgrade path for future enhancements
Harris Corporation (NYSE:HRS) has received a delivery order to
supply its multi-channel Falcon III® HMS (Handheld, Manpack &
Small Form-Fit) Manpack radios to support two major U.S. Army test
events. The order was received during the first quarter of Harris'
fiscal 2018.
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The Harris’ AN/PRC-158 multi-channel radio for - both dismounted
and mounted manpack configurations - is one of three radios the
Army selected for evaluation during Field-based Risk Reduction
(FBRR) and Operational Test (OT). The order also includes vehicle
installation kits, ancillaries, training and field service
representative support. The first radios are expected to be
delivered in the spring of 2018.
Harris’ HMS Manpack radio features a two-channel,
software-defined architecture with integrated cross-banding. It
includes SRW, SINCGARS and MUOS SATCOM waveforms, while maintaining
backward interoperability with legacy waveforms. The
software-defined architecture enables the addition of capabilities
through software updates to respond to new and emerging
threats.
“The Army is partnering with Harris to modernize its
communication capabilities to support the growing need for
information on the battlefield," said Brendan O'Connell, president,
Tactical Communications, Harris Communication Systems. "The HMS
Manpack is critical to these modernization efforts and gives
warfighters a tactical advantage."
Harris Corporation is the leading global supplier of secure
radio communications, tactical communication networks and embedded
high-grade encryption solutions for military, public safety,
government and commercial customers. Harris creates a networked
battlefield environment using Software Defined Radio technologies
in all form factors - handheld, manpack and vehicular
configurations - giving customers unprecedented situational
awareness capabilities, including streaming video to the tactical
edge of the battlefield.
About Harris Corporation
Harris Corporation is a leading technology innovator, solving
customers’ toughest mission-critical challenges by providing
solutions that connect, inform and protect. Harris supports
government and commercial customers in more than 100 countries and
has approximately $6 billion in annual revenue. The company is
organized into three business segments: Communication Systems,
Electronic Systems and Space and Intelligence Systems. Learn more
at harris.com.
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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
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whether as a result of new information, future events, or
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Harris Communication SystemsTim White,
765-469-1902tim.white@harris.comorHarris CorporationJim
Burke, 321-727-9131jim.burke@harris.com
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