ROCHESTER, N.Y., Jan. 10, 2011 /PRNewswire/ --
Highlights:
- Harris providing additional
tactical radios with new Suite B encryption algorithms to bring
greater capability to battlefield.
- Suite B encryption enables simplified secure interoperable
communications between coalition and U.S. forces.
- Harris RF-310M is first NSA-certified tactical radio to utilize
Type-1 Suite B encryption.
Harris Corporation (NYSE: HRS), an international communications
and information technology company, has received a $14.4 million order to provide additional
RF-310M-HH handheld tactical radios for improved secure
communications interoperability.
Harris will deliver RF-310M
radios to the International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) under
the U.S. Department of Defense Coalition Readiness Support Program.
The multiband, multi-mission, software-defined RF-310M is the
first NSA-certified tactical radio to utilize Type-1 Suite-B
encryption algorithms for protecting voice and data transmissions
up to SECRET level classification.
Suite B capability enables secure interoperable 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 RF-310M-HH simplifies how forces from different nations
communicate in combat by lowering barriers to interoperability,"
said Brendan O'Connell, president, Department of Defense business,
Harris RF Communications. "The result is improved
coordination, better mission planning and reduced risk of friendly
fire."
The RF-310M-HH radio uses the Sierra IIB programmable encryption
module, certified by the NSA in June
2009. In addition to military applications, 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. The
RF-310M provides users with programmable encryption technology, a
Software Communications Architecture (SCA) and coverage of the
entire 30-512 MHz frequency range.
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 online.
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