MELBOURNE, Fla. and
ROCHESTER, N.Y., June 8, 2011 /PRNewswire/ --
Highlights:
- Unique solution combines Harris wideband tactical
communications with Cubic intelligence, surveillance and
reconnaissance (ISR) technology for improved situational
awareness.
- Enables seamless and secure distribution of video and other ISR
data from unmanned vehicles to forces at tactical edge.
- Reflects ongoing investment in AN/PRC-117G to meet emerging
requirements.
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 technology demonstrations that significantly enhance
intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) situational
awareness by distributing Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) video and
targeting data across wideband ground tactical communication
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. Integrating 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. This provides 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.
SOURCE Harris Corporation