ROCHESTER, N.Y., Dec. 9, 2010 /PRNewswire/ --
Highlights:
- Harris providing Marines with
additional AN/PRC-117G radio systems for secure, high-speed voice
and data communications.
- AN/PRC-117G systems will enable the continued rollout by the
Marines of wideband tactical networking capability.
- Demonstrates Harris leadership
in wireless communications for connecting warfighters at the edge
to information resources and combat applications.
Harris Corporation (NYSE: HRS), an international communications
and information technology company, has received orders from the
U.S. Marine Corps totaling $21
million for additional Falcon III® AN/PRC-117G multiband
manpack radios, vehicular amplifier adapters and other accessories.
The Marine Corps will acquire the systems as part of its
accelerating transition to high-speed, wideband networked tactical
communications. The orders were received in July, August and
September.
The AN/PRC-117G radio provides warfighters with unprecedented
situational awareness of the battlefield by enabling applications
such as streaming video, simultaneous voice and data feeds,
collaborative chat, and connectivity to secure networks. The
wideband networking capabilities of the AN/PRC-117G give
warfighters critical real-time information through a man-portable
radio that is smaller, lighter and more capable than legacy units.
The AN/PRC-117G is the first JTRS Software Communications
Architecture (SCA)-certified and NSA Type-1 certified wideband
manpack radio system.
"The continued deployment of the AN/PRC-117G radio will provide
more Marines with the advanced interoperable communications they
need for current and future mission success," said Brendan
O'Connell, president, Department of Defense business, Harris RF
Communications. "The radio expands the availability of
next-generation combat applications that will result in better
coordination and communication in the heat of battle. In
addition, AN/PRC-117G is software-defined, offering the flexibility
to continuously and rapidly deliver on evolving requirements and
emerging mission needs."
The AN/PRC-117G is also upgradeable via new Harris Mission
Modules, which provide additional functionality such as a second
wideband channel. The Mission Modules attach to the
AN/PRC-117G through an open, standardized and interchangeable
architecture. This allows users to take only the capabilities
they need into the field, while optimizing size, weight and power
capabilities.
The Falcon III AN/PRC-117G and the entire Falcon III®
family of radios are becoming the standard for advanced tactical
communications throughout the world, having been widely adopted by
the U.S. Department of Defense, federal agencies and key allies
such as Canada, the United Kingdom and Australia.
The AN/PRC-117G manpack radio was developed following the U.S.
Joint Tactical Radio System (JTRS) program's Enterprise Business
Model (EBM). The EBM encourages companies to develop
next-generation solutions in tactical communications using their
own investment capital. In doing so, the EBM encourages
competition, increases innovation, reduces costs and speeds
development of important capabilities.
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
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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
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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
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SOURCE Harris Corporation