ROCHESTER, N.Y., Oct. 19 /PRNewswire/ --
Highlights:
- Order includes RF-7800W High-Capacity Line-of-Sight Radio, used
for transmitting high-bandwidth data wirelessly on the
battlefield.
- Radios deliver long-range communications capabilities to
deployed forces.
- Provides forces with reliable and secure high-frequency voice
communications and high-bandwidth data.
Harris Corporation (NYSE: HRS), an international communications
and information technology company, has received $12 million in orders for Falcon III® and Falcon
II® tactical radio systems from a nation in the Middle East.
Harris is supplying this
country's Ministry of Defence with Falcon III® RF-7800W
High-Capacity Line-of-Sight radios, which deliver greater bandwidth
for transmission of data such as streaming video. The
RF-7800W provides a quick-to-deploy, point-to-point or
point-to-multipoint wireless Internet Protocol (IP) infrastructure.
The customer will be using the radios for high-bandwidth data
communication between mobile or fixed operations centers.
Harris is also providing the
customer with Falcon II® RF-5800H high-frequency radios for beyond
line-of-sight communications in the most demanding battlefield
environments such as mountainous terrain. These radios
feature Third Generation-Automatic Link Establishment (3G-ALE),
integrated data link protocols and embedded GPS receivers, as well
as secure interoperability with other HF radio systems.
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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