MELBOURNE, Fla. and
ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates,
Feb. 22, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- (IDEX
2011, Stand 03-A20) --
Highlights:
- Software application for advanced situational awareness.
- Provides users with advanced battlefield management tools
including targeting, position location and other information.
- Expands Harris portfolio to address C4ISR system
solutions.
Harris Corporation (NYSE: HRS), an international communications
and information technology company, today introduced the RF-5410-FC
FalconCommand™ system, a portable software application that
provides advanced tools for managing and synchronizing data across
the battlefield.
Fully compatible with both military and commercial GPS,
FalconCommand delivers real-time troop positions for both friendly
and hostile forces, sensor data and status information.
FalconCommand integrates the data with maps to provide vital
battlefield intelligence, allowing the entire military enterprise
to work on a common operational picture.
"By equipping each soldier with up-to-date intelligence and
plans, commanders obtain and maintain information superiority over
the enemy, significantly increasing the chance of mission
success,'' said Andy Start,
president, international business unit, Harris RF Communications.
"Falcon Command delivers updates dynamically over radio
networks. As the world leader in tactical radios, Harris is
uniquely positioned to deliver this type of advanced system
solution."
Ideal for use at higher headquarters through squad-level users,
FalconCommand enables target, threat, location and logistics
information to be sent and received covertly, either instantly or
at user-defined, pre-determined intervals. The system
includes MIL-STD-2525 or user-defined
symbology, shared databases, pre-formatted messages, email, text
chat and terrain analysis capabilities to facilitate quicker
decision making at all levels.
From route planning to target acquisition, FalconCommand is an
essential planning aid for individual operators or small teams.
With capability for on-the-fly changes to mission plans, the
system provides soldiers the information vital to accomplishing
missions safely and effectively. FalconCommand interfaces
seamlessly with Harris Falcon radios
and other Battle Management Systems.
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. 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