Harris Corporation Receives $5.6 Million in Orders from International Customer for Falcon Tactical Radios
November 30 2011 - 9:00AM
Business Wire
Harris Corporation (NYSE:HRS), an international communications
and information technology company, has received $5.6 million in
orders to provide Falcon II® radios that will deliver
high-performance tactical communications to an international
customer’s armed forces. The orders include Falcon II RF-5800H
high-frequency (HF) and RF-5800V very high-frequency (VHF)
radios.
The RF-5800H is part of the most fully integrated HF radio
family in the world. The radio delivers beyond line-of-sight
terrestrial communications in the most demanding environments and
provides advanced features such as Third Generation-Automatic Link
Establishment (3G-ALE), integrated data link protocols and embedded
GPS receivers.
The RF-5800V VHF handheld is a lightweight digital combat net
radio for squad-level communications. The radio provides
frequency-hopping using Quicklook 1A, secure digital voice,
advanced repeater capabilities and Citadel II encryption.
“These orders are part of a multi-year contract supporting this
customer’s tactical radio modernization program,” said Brendan
O’Connell, president, International Business, Harris RF
Communications. “Our radios and systems provide defense forces
around the world with highly reliable and secure tactical
communications for peace keeping missions and combat
operations.”
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 about
17,000 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.
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