BRISBANE, Australia and
ROCHESTER, N.Y., April 7 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Harris
Corporation (NYSE: HRS), an international communications and
information technology company, has received a US$112 million (AUD$135 million) order for
Falcon® tactical radio systems that will provide battlefield
networking capabilities to the Australian Department of Defence.
The order consists primarily of Harris Falcon III®
AN/PRC-152(C) multiband handheld radios, but also includes Harris
Falcon III® AN/PRC-117G wideband, AN/PRC-117F multiband and
AN/PRC-150(C) high-frequency (HF) manpack radios.
Harris radio systems will serve
as the secure communications backbone for the Australian Defence
Forces (ADF) Land 75, Land 125 and Joint Project 2072
communications modernization programs. The systems wirelessly
connect soldiers to each other, their commanders and other devices
in the field. The Harris systems, which include Type 1
security devices, antennas and power amplifiers, will allow the ADF
to meet its objectives to provide networking capabilities that
enhance situational awareness and speed decision-making.
"Harris is collaborating with
the Australian Department of Defence and the program team on this
very important program that will lead to an operational, networked
Australian brigade in 2013," said Andy
Start, president, International business, Harris RF
Communications. "We're also excited to expand international
use of our JTRS-approved Falcon III radio systems. These
systems form the basis for secure networked military
communications, providing significantly better information
gathering and dissemination at the tactical edge — where the battle
is fought."
The largest part of the order is for the Falcon III
AN/PRC-152(C), the most-widely deployed JTRS-approved handheld
radio. The AN/PRC-152(C), in dismounted configuration, will
connect soldiers to the ADF's central Battle Management System and
serve as a hub for other soldier-carried C4 devices.
Harris also will supply its
Falcon III AN/PRC-117G wideband manpack radio, Falcon II
AN/PRC-117F multiband manpack radio and Falcon II AN/PRC-150(C)
high-frequency manpack radio. In addition, Harris is
providing the AN/PRC-152 in vehicular amplifier adapters to support
the installation of equipment in more than 1,000 armored vehicles.
As part of the agreement with the ADF, Harris will be establishing a customer service
and support center in Brisbane.
Harris is working closely with prime contractor Elbit Systems
on the communications modernization programs.
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 also is 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 150
countries. Headquartered in Melbourne, Florida, the company has
approximately $5 billion of annual
revenue and more than 15,000 employees — including nearly 7,000
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 www.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.
SOURCE Harris Corporation