ROCHESTER, N.Y., Dec. 16, 2010 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Harris
Corporation (NYSE: HRS), an international communications and
information technology company, has received a $14.6 million order from the U.S. Army for use in
an artillery command and control application.
The Army will use Harris RF-3134 high-frequency (HF) full-loop
antenna systems as part of the High Mobility Artillery Rocket
System -- a multiple launch rocket system widely used by the Army
during operations in Iraq.
The full-loop antennas, linked to existing Harris Falcon II® AN/PRC-150 radios, will
enable field personnel to deliver targeting commands to the
missiles via long-distance HF voice and data radio links. The
full-loop antenna is lightweight, easy to install on the HIMARS
platform, and provides communication between HIMARS and its
supporting units from over-the-horizon — farther than traditional
line-of-sight communications. This capability allows HIMARS
missile batteries to be deployed over wider geographic areas. Use
of the full-loop antenna also increases system mobility.
"Harris high-frequency radios
are providing forces around the world with dependable long-haul
beyond-line-of-sight voice communications," said Brendan O'Connell,
president, Department of Defense business, Harris RF
Communications. "For this application, we built on our
industry leadership in HF communications to address an emerging
requirement and bring an advanced capability to the Army. The
application highlights our commitment to finding new solutions to
tactical communication challenges faced by today's forces."
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.
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statements are made in reliance upon the safe harbor provisions of
Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the
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investors that any forward-looking statements are subject to risks
and uncertainties that may cause actual results and future trends
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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