Harris Corporation and Cubic Developing Integrated System for Delivering Tactical Video to Battlefield
June 08 2011 - 7:00AM
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Harris Corporation (NYSE: HRS), an international communications and
information technology company, and Cubic Corporation (NYSE: CUB),
a global leader in defense electronics and data links, have
conducted a series of technology demonstrations that significantly
enhance intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR)
situational awareness for tactical ground units by distributing
Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) video and targeting data across
wideband ground tactical communications networks.
The Harris/Cubic solution integrates Cubic's Common Data Link
(CDL) transceiver technology for receiving video from UAS platforms
with the Harris Falcon III® AN/PRC-117G open-standard wideband
tactical radio. The system is geared to deliver UAS video to
military forces operating at the tactical edge with the greatest
need for immediate intelligence.
Currently, ISR data and ground tactical communications are
handled using separate and often non-interoperable technologies.
Combining the two in a single system creates a versatile solution
that links high-bandwidth video into wideband voice and data radio
networks -- leading to greater situational awareness, faster
decision-making and improved operational planning, all while
lightening the soldier's load.
"Marrying CDL ISR technology with our first-of-its-kind wideband
networking radio provides warfighters with a solution that is
highly scalable, and is interoperable with major UAV platforms,
which will result in significantly improved situational awareness,"
said Brendan O'Connell, president, Department of Defense business,
Harris RF Communications. "It is critical for today's tactical
radio systems to be able to adapt seamlessly to emerging mission
requirements. Integration of ISR data into the wideband
architecture of the Harris AN/PRC-117G is another example of our
ability to respond to customer needs."
"Cubic and Harris have demonstrated a two-in-one solution for a
major problem in contemporary warfare -- moving ISR video from UAVs
to tactical radios operated by ground troops in real time," said
Robert Kalebaugh, director of business development, Cubic Defense
Applications. "Cubic's compact and lightweight data link technology
makes this game-changing technological achievement possible."
The Harris AN/PRC-117G radio is the first wideband manpack radio
system with a JTRS-certified Software Communications Architecture
and NSA Type-1 certified information security. The radio's wideband
architecture enables applications such as streaming video,
simultaneous voice and data feeds, collaborative chat, and
connectivity to secure networks such as SIPRNet, providing
warfighters and field commanders with critical real-time
information through a smaller, lighter and more capable
man-portable radio.
Cubic offers a comprehensive family of data link products that
provide ISR capabilities for land, air, and sea military
operations. The data links allow military commanders to obtain near
real-time images and data to precisely locate and identify enemy
targets -- anywhere, at anytime -- in a network-centric
environment.
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 Cubic Cubic Corporation is the
parent company of three major business segments: Defense Systems,
Mission Support Services and Transportation Systems. Cubic Defense
Systems is a leading provider of realistic combat training systems,
cyber technologies, asset tracking solutions, and defense
electronics. Mission Support Services is a leading provider of
training, operations, maintenance, technical and other support
services. Cubic Transportation Systems is the world's leading
provider of automated fare collection systems and services for
public transit authorities. For more information about Cubic, see
the company's Web site at www.cubic.com.
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.
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