Harris Corp. Receives $16 Million Order from U.S. Department of Defense for Falcon III AN/PRC-117G Multiband Manpack Radios
October 06 2011 - 9:00AM
Business Wire
Harris Corporation (NYSE:HRS), an international communications
and information technology company, has received a $16 million
order from the U.S. Department of Defense for additional Falcon
III® AN/PRC-117G multiband manpack radios systems. The radios will
supply DoD forces with networked line-of-sight and
beyond-line-of-sight tactical communications.
The field-proven AN/PRC-117G delivers unprecedented situational
awareness to the battlefield through voice, wideband data and
mobile ad-hoc networking. It is the first JTRS Software
Communications Architecture-certified and NSA Type-1 certified
wideband manpack radio system. Software-defined with significantly
reduced size, weight and power, the radio supports a growing number
of network-enabled missions.
“The AN/PRC-117G delivers a unique combination of capabilities
that provide the warfighter at the tactical edge with voice, video
and data in real-time,” said Brendan O’Connell, president,
Department of Defense business, Harris RF Communications. “These
capabilities support a range of new applications, such as
collaborative chat and secure database access. The AN/PRC-117G is a
software-defined radio developed under the JTRS Enterprise Business
Model and is upgradeable to support emerging missions according to
customer requirements.”
Harris has shipped 15,000 AN/PRC-117G radio systems to the U.S.
DoD and allies such as Canada, the United Kingdom, Germany, other
NATO nations and Australia. The radio was developed following the
JTRS program Enterprise Business Model (EBM). The EBM encourages
companies to develop next-generation solutions in tactical
communications using their own investment capital to integrate JTRS
waveform software. In doing so, the EBM stimulates competition,
increases innovation, and reduces costs through software
re-use.
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 $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
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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
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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
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