Harris Corporation Receives NSA Certification for AN/PRC-163 Handheld Radio
November 06 2018 - 9:00AM
Business Wire
Highlights:
- Radio certified to transmit voice and
data up to Top Secret level
- Delivers communications and
intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance full motion
video
- Software-defined architecture allows
future capability expansion as mission requirements change
Harris Corporation (NYSE:HRS) has received National Security
Agency (NSA) Type-1 certification for its AN/PRC-163 multi-channel
handheld networking radio – bringing groundbreaking capabilities to
the warfighter, with the ability for future expansion.
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Harris Corporation Receives NSA
Certification for AN/PRC-163 Handheld Radio (Photo: Business
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The Harris AN/PRC-163 combines communications and intelligence,
surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) capabilities to address the
users’ unique mission needs in a small, portable form factor. This
certification allows the radio to transmit secure voice and data
communications up to Top Secret level on both channels for VHF/UHF
line of sight, SATCOM and Mobile Ad-Hoc Networking
applications.
As a software-defined radio, it can be easily upgraded in the
field and includes a mission module expansion slot that allows for
changes based on evolving mission needs. It also has coalition and
built-in backward interoperability to communicate over legacy
SATCOM, VHF/UHF line-of-sight, and Mobile Ad-Hoc Networking
applications. It can operate in the harshest environments and meets
rigorous requirements for small, lightweight, multiband,
multifunction and multi-mission tactical radios.
“This important NSA Type-1 certification is a key milestone in
delivering revolutionary capability in a handheld radio to our
warfighters,” said Dana Mehnert, president, Harris Communication
Systems. “The ability to securely transmit information using
VHF/UHF line-of-sight, SATCOM, and Mobile Ad-Hoc Networking, as
well as future applications in increasingly challenging
communications environments, is critical to the warfighter. This
radio delivers that capability now while providing room for future
growth.”
About Harris Corporation
Harris Corporation is a leading technology innovator, solving
customers’ toughest mission-critical challenges by providing
solutions that connect, inform and protect. Harris supports
government and commercial customers in more than 100 countries and
has approximately $6 billion in annual revenue. The company is
organized into three business segments: Communication Systems,
Electronic Systems and Space and Intelligence Systems. Learn more
at 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 technology
capabilities 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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Harris Communication SystemsTim White,
765-469-1902tim.white@harris.comorHarris CorporationJim Burke,
321-727-9131jim.burke@harris.com
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