Harris Corporation Receives $15 Million Order from U.S. Air Force for Falcon III AN/PRC-117G Multiband Manpack Radios
Harris Corporation (NYSE:HRS), an international communications and information technology company, has received a $15 million order from the U.S. Air Force for additional Falcon III® AN/PRC-117G multiband manpack radio systems.
- (1888PressRelease) November 22, 2011 - The AN/PRC-117G will provide Air Force personnel with next-generation tactical communication capabilities for a range of applications, such as precision air support. Harris received this order in the first quarter of fiscal 2012.
"The AN/PRC-117G manpack provides Air Force personnel with enhanced voice, video and wideband data communications," said Dana Mehnert, group president, Harris RF Communications. "This radio delivers assured access to command and control resources, supporting new applications such as fires coordination and close air support. Combat proven and upgradeable, the AN/PRC-117G is the solution to the Air Force's current and future needs - on the ground and in the air."
The AN/PRC-117G is deployed by all branches of the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) and provides unprecedented situational awareness on the battlefield by delivering critical real-time information to warfighters on the move. Software-defined and upgradeable, the radio enables mobile ad-hoc networking, voice and high-bandwidth data applications supporting applications such as streaming video, collaborative chat and secure network connectivity.
The AN/PRC-117G is a 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 connectivity to tactical units.
More than 16,000 AN/PRC-117G radios are deployed by all branches of the U.S. Department of Defense, federal agencies, and key allies such as the United Kingdom, Canada, Germany, other NATO countries and Australia. 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.
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.
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Contact Information:
Kevin Aman
RF Communications
kevin.aman ( @ ) harris dot com
585-241-8186
Jim Burke
Harris Corporation
jim.burke ( @ ) harris dot com
321-727-9131
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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