Harris Corporation (NYSE:HRS) received $55 million in orders from an international customer to deliver both line-of-sight and beyond-line-of-sight tactical communications capabilities from the Falcon line of tactical radios. The order represents the next phase of the country’s tactical radio modernization program.

The customer is acquiring Falcon RF-5800H high frequency and RF-5800V very high frequency radios and accessories. These radios will be deployed as part of a larger battlefield communications system.

The RF-5800H is an advanced high frequency manpack radio that delivers reliable beyond-line-of-site terrestrial voice and data communications, reduced size and weight and extended battery life. The RF-5800V provides full software-defined combat net radio capabilities, including frequency hopping and secure digital voice.

"For defense and homeland security missions, the Harris Falcon radio family sets the standard for reliable and highly-secure tactical communications," said Brendan O'Connell, president, International Business, Harris RF Communications.

Harris’ Fusion...

Harris Corporation (NYSE:HRS) received a $92 million contract from a Middle Eastern nation for an integrated command, control and communications system. The system will provide this customer with advanced capabilities for use in defense and security missions.

The system leverages the latest in Harris’ wideband tactical radios and integrated systems capabilities to provide fully networked Internet Protocol-based voice, data and video services across the mission area.

A unique, state-of-the-art capability being delivered under this contract is the integration of Harris Fusion 4G LTE (long-term evolution) base stations and ruggedized subscriber terminals to provide secure, private tactical cellular services. The Fusion tactical cellular system enables users to make mobile voice calls and access secure data services such as email, mapping and text messaging.

Harris is delivering coverage both locally through the LTE system and tactical radio network and nationally through connections provided by high-speed Harris RF-7800W high-capacity line-of-sight and RF-7800H wideband high-frequency tactical radios. The Fusion LTE system is both rugged and deployable for tactical use and seamlessly integrates with the Harris Falcon III radio family.

“Harris is delivering wideband tactical radio systems and, now, 4G LTE tactical cellular capability that address rapidly emerging requirements for fully networked command and control missions,” said Dana Mehnert, group president, Harris RF Communications. “Our wideband products and integrated system solutions are leading the transformation of tactical communications for our customers in the Middle East and throughout the world.”