MELBOURNE, Fla. and
ROCHESTER, N.Y., April 26, 2011 /PRNewswire/ --
Highlights:
- Harris to provide U.S. Army
with additional high-frequency manpack radios in vehicular
configuration for use in Mine Resistant Ambush Protected
vehicles.
- The systems provide vehicle crew with beyond-line-of-sight
tactical communications, ideal in mountainous, jungle or obstructed
terrain.
- Harris radio systems providing
MRAP vehicles across DoD fleet with range of high-performance
tactical communications.
Harris Corporation (NYSE: HRS), an international communications
and information technology company, has received a $20.4 million order from the U.S. Army for Falcon
II® AN/VRC-104(V)(3) high-frequency vehicular radio systems for use
in multiple variants of Mine Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP)
vehicles.
The AN/VRC-104 is a fully integrated, vehicular communications
system that includes the Falcon II AN/PRC-150(C) high-frequency
tactical radio. The AN/PRC-150(C) delivers critically needed
beyond line-of-sight Type-1 terrestrial communications.
Widely deployed around the world, the AN/PRC-150(C) provides
continuous coverage in the 1.6 to 60 MHz frequency range, with 150
watts of power in vehicular configurations. The system's
beyond-line-of-site coverage enables forces to stay connected with
mission-critical information when line-of-sight communications are
not an option.
"The Falcon family of radios is providing vital communications
capabilities in the majority of the DoD's MRAP vehicles," said
Brendan O'Connell, president, U.S. Department of Defense business,
Harris RF Communications. "The AN/PRC-150(C) is particularly
important for forces operating in terrain obstructed by mountains
or other geographical features."
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. 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 $6 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