ROCHESTER, N.Y., Oct. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Harris Corporation (NYSE:
HRS), an international communications and information technology
company, has received a $9.6 million
order for the Harris RF-310M-HH, a new handheld tactical radio
designed to simplify and improve secure communications
interoperability for U.S. and allied forces in combat.
Harris is supplying RF-310M-HH
multiband, multi-mission, software-defined radios under the U.S.
Department of Defense Coalition Readiness Support Program to
provide secure communications interoperability to the International
Security Assistance Force (ISAF) in Afghanistan. The RF-310M-HH is the first
NSA Type-1, Suite-B certified tactical radio for protecting voice
and data transmissions up to SECRET level classification.
This capability will enable secure communication between
coalition units using RF-310M-HH radios and U.S. forces using
either RF-310M-HH or other Suite B tactical radio products, such as
the Falcon III® AN/PRC-152(C) handheld and AN/PRC-117G manpack
radios. The AN/PRC-152 and AN/PRC-117G radios contain both
U.S. Type-1 Suite A and Suite B encryption, providing secure
interoperability with the RF-310M-HH in support of various
operational scenarios.
"The RF-310M-HH was developed in response to the increased use
of multi-national coalitions on today's battlefield," said
Steve Marschilok, president,
Department of Defense business, Harris RF Communications.
"Nations in these coalitions utilize many different types of
radios, each with their own sovereign encryption technologies,
making inter-coalition communication a challenge. The
RF-310M-HH provides a bridge to simplify how forces from different
countries communicate, which results in improved coordination,
easier mission planning, and reduced risk of casualties due to
friendly fire."
The RF-310M-HH radio uses the Sierra IIB programmable encryption
module, certified by the NSA in June
2009. In addition to allowing secure interoperation
with other tactical radios, the RF-310M-HH also hosts the APCO P25
waveform. The P25 waveform provides interoperability with
radios used by police and other emergency response organizations,
allowing the RF-310M-HH to span the gap between tactical and public
safety networks. With its programmable encryption technology,
Software Communications Architecture (SCA) and coverage of the
entire 30-512 MHz frequency range, the RF-310M-HH is the ideal
solution to interoperability challenges presented in coalition
operations.
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 150
countries. Headquartered in Melbourne, Florida, the company has
approximately $5 billion of annual
revenue and more than 16,000 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
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