[SatNews] The Company's multiband manpack radio system now has two new significant capabilities...

Harris Corporation (NYSE:HRS) is broadening the deployment of network-enabled missions with the latest software release for the Falcon III® AN/PRC-117G multiband manpack radio system software. The new software release adds two significant capabilities to the Adaptive Wideband Networking Waveform (ANW2), which is currently deployed to Afghanistan in the AN/PRC-117G by various branches of the U.S. Department of Defense. The software upgrade expands the size of a single wideband tactical radio sub-network to 30 individual nodes. This increase gives tactical commanders greater flexibility in planning and managing their missions on a single, integrated network. The availability of 30-node networks dramatically expands the area of network coverage in the field, providing greater communications range and leading to improved command and control and collaboration. The ANW2 30-node networking mode is ideal for voice, situational awareness, and short messaging services. For instance, commanders who have real-time information about where their personnel are located become more effective in critical situations, such as fires de-confliction - directing artillery away from friendly forces.

The second major new ANW2 capability is a novel Sky Mode for airborne applications, allowing key leaders in aircraft to exchange data, including video, with units on the ground while a mission is underway. Sky Mode provides greater range and is optimized for airborne ISR and range extension applications. The AN/PRC-117G is delivering mobile wideband networking and high-bandwidth applications to forward-deployed forces of the U.S. Army and U.S. Marine Corps as part of Operation Enduring Freedom. The radio is also deployed by federal agencies and U.S. allies.