ROCHESTER, N.Y., Dec. 15, 2010 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Harris
Corporation (NYSE: HRS), an international communications and
information technology company, has received a $10.5 million order from the U.S. Department of
Defense to supply Falcon III® AN/PRC-117G multiband manpack radio
systems.
The field-proven AN/PRC-117G provides the DoD with a
software-defined, upgradeable platform that enables tactical
communications networking, high-bandwidth applications and
simultaneous voice and data feeds. The AN/PRC-117G is a NSA
Type-1 certified wideband manpack radio system. With its fully
integrated and NSA-certified High Assurance Internet Protocol
Equipment (HAIPE) networking encryption, the AN/PRC-117G provides
the highest level of information assurance connectivity to tactical
units.
"The AN/PRC-117G is accelerating command decision-making by
delivering mission-critical, real-time information to warfighters
on-the-move," said Brendan O'Connell, president, Department of
Defense business, Harris RF Communications. "In addition to
networking deployed forces over wide areas, the radio system also
provides access to combat applications such as streaming video,
biometric systems, and collaborative chat over secure
networks."
The Falcon III AN/PRC-117G and Falcon III® family of radios are
becoming widely adopted by the U.S. Department of Defense, federal
agencies, and key allies. C4ISR Journal recently named
the AN/PRC-117G as a Big 25 award winner for 2010 in the category
of network systems, recognizing the technology for having "a
significant impact in defeating terrorists, preventing attacks, and
enabling troops to make the right decisions on the
battlefield."
The AN/PRC-117G is a JTRS SCA-certified and NSA Type-1 certified
wideband manpack radio system. With its fully integrated and
NSA-certified High Assurance Internet Protocol Equipment (HAIPE)
networking encryption, the AN/PRC-117G provides the highest level
of information assurance connectivity to tactical commanders and
deployed forces in the field. The AN/PRC-117G manpack radio
development has followed 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
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. 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