MELBOURNE, Fla. and
ROCHESTER, N.Y., June 21, 2011 /PRNewswire/ --
Highlights:
- Providing additional AN/PRC-117G radios to U.S. Army for range
of tactical communication requirements.
- Radios are part of Army's transition to a networked digital
battlefield that supplies voice and high-bandwidth data
capabilities to forces at the tactical edge.
- Improved interoperability provides enhanced coordination and
mission planning, while reducing risk of friendly fire.
Harris Corporation (NYSE:HRS), an international communications
and information technology company, has received a $16 million order from the U.S. Army for Falcon
III® AN/PRC-117G multiband manpack radios systems.
The Army is acquiring the AN/PRC-117G radios as part of its
transition to a networked digital battlefield. The
AN/PRC-117G features a software-defined, upgradeable platform for
both voice and data that supports network-enabled missions such as
convoy tracking, mission operations planning and medical evacuation
(MEDEVAC).
"The AN/PRC-117G provides the Army with the most versatile
platform for terrestrial and satellite communications," said
Brendan O'Connell, president, Department of Defense business,
Harris RF Communications. "The AN/PRC-117G is widely
deployed by all branches of the Department of Defense, fulfilling
current requirements, and is upgradeable to meet the emerging
requirements of tomorrow."
The AN/PRC-117G is a JTRS Software Communications
Architecture-certified, NSA Type-1 certified wideband manpack radio
system. With its fully integrated and NSA-certified High
Assurance Internet Protocol Equipment (HAIPE) networking
encryption, the AN/PRC-117G provides the highest level of
information assurance to tactical units.
The development of the AN/PRC-117G manpack radio has followed
the U.S. Joint Tactical Radio System (JTRS) program's Enterprise
Business Model (EBM). The EBM encourages companies to develop
next-generation solutions in tactical communications using their
own investment capital. In doing so, the EBM encourages
competition, increases innovation, reduces costs and speeds
development of important capabilities.
The Falcon III AN/PRC-117G and other Falcon III radios have been
adopted by the U.S. Department of Defense, federal agencies and key
allies such as the United Kingdom,
Canada, Germany, other NATO countries and Australia.
Harris RF Communications is the leading global supplier of
secure radio communications and embedded high-grade encryption
solutions for military, government and commercial organizations.
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