Harris Corporation Receives $27 Million in Orders from U.S. Special Operations Command for Falcon III Wideband Tactical Radios

Highlights:

  • Provides USSOCOM forces with additional wideband tactical radios
  • Extends inventory of MUOS-ready radio platforms
  • Expands fielding of Harris tactical radios across Department of Defense

ROCHESTER, N.Y.--()--Harris Corporation (NYSE:HRS) has received $27 million in orders from the U.S. Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) for Falcon III® manpack and handheld tactical radios.

USSOCOM is acquiring additional Falcon III wideband AN/PRC-117G manpack and AN/PRC-152A handheld radios as it continues to deploy its NSA-accredited wideband tactical communications network. The radios enable Special Operations Forces (SOF) to extend secure wideband networking to the tactical edge, in addition to critical terrestrial and ground-to-air communications.

“The Harris Falcon III radios enable the SOF to stay connected wherever the tactical edge happens to be,” said George Helm, president, Department of Defense business, Harris RF Communications. “Our products support SOF-unique capabilities and include a full suite of DOD waveforms to provide interoperability across all branches of the U.S. Department of Defense.”

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 125 countries. Headquartered in Melbourne, Florida, the company has approximately $5 billion of annual revenue and about 13,000 employees — including 6,000 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 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.

Contacts

RF Communications
Karen Craft, 585-242-3520
kcraft@harris.com
or
Corporate Headquarters
Jim Burke, 321-727-9131
jim.burke@harris.com

Contacts

RF Communications
Karen Craft, 585-242-3520
kcraft@harris.com
or
Corporate Headquarters
Jim Burke, 321-727-9131
jim.burke@harris.com