ROCHESTER, N.Y., Feb. 7, 2011 /PRNewswire/ --
Highlights:
- Harris integrated system will
provide secure interoperable networked communications to both armed
forces and law enforcement for safety and security missions
- System will enable armed forces and law enforcement to
communicate over the same network, leading to enhanced command and
control and situational awareness.
- Solution demonstrates strength of Harris' combined defense and public safety
communication capabilities.
Harris Corporation (NYSE: HRS), an international communications
and information technology company, has received a $10 million order to provide a unique secure
tactical networked communication system to an international
government in support of safety and security. The system integrates
technology from the company's tactical radio and public safety and
professional communications businesses.
The Harris solution includes an
integrated assured communication Internet Protocol (IP)-based
system that will enable military and law enforcement personnel to
communicate over a multi-level network. The system consists
of the Harris VIDA® network, its P25IP mission-critical public
safety radio system and tactical and law-enforcement radios.
Seamless communications interoperability between armed forces
and law enforcement is delivered through NetworkFirst®, the
Harris interoperability gateway
solution.
Included in the order are radios from the Harris RF Harris
Falcon III® and Falcon II® families, including the Falcon III®
RF-7800S Secure Personal Radio, which provides communication in the
350 Mhz to 450 Mhz frequency range. Other tactical radios
acquired by the customer are the Falcon III® RF-7800V Combat Net
Radio, which provides high-speed voice and data communication in
the VHF band, and Falcon II® RF-5800H High Frequency Radio.
For public safety use, Harris is also providing P5400 portable and
M7100 mobile radios.
"Harris leveraged its
traditional defense communications and public safety and
professional communications expertise to create this unique
solution," said Andy Start,
president, international business unit, Harris RF Communications.
"This system will promote interoperable communications both
within and across individual jurisdictions, such as first responder
agencies and federal forces, allowing for improved operational
planning, command and control and mission success."
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.
SOURCE Harris Corporation