Science & Technology
Wed, June 13, 2012
MELBOURNE, Fla. & ROCHESTER, N.Y.--([ BUSINESS WIRE ])--Harris Corporation (NYSE:HRS), an international communications and information technology company, has received a $7 million order to supply the U.S. Navy with Falcon III[ RF-310M-HH ] multiband handheld software-defined radios compatible with Suite B encryption. The order was received by Harris in the third quarter of fiscal year 2012.
"The RF-310M will provide the Navy with important new communications capabilities for a wide range of missions"
The Navy is acquiring the RF-310M as part of the tactical radio modernization effort within Navy Expeditionary Combat Command (NECC). The NECC supports naval expeditionary forces such as explosive ordinance disposal and port security forces.
The RF-310M is the first and only tactical radio to be certified by the National Security Agency as compatible with Type-1, Suite B encryption. The Suite B algorithm utilizes the commercial Advanced Encryption Standard, allowing it to be classified as a non-cryptographically controlled item. The RF-310M delivers U.S. SECRET and below interoperability with tactical radios such as the Falcon III[ AN/PRC-152(C) ] handheld and [ AN/PRC-117G ] manpack radios.
aThe RF-310M will provide the Navy with important new communications capabilities for a wide range of missions,a said George Helm, president, Department of Defense business, Harris RF Communications. aThe uniform user experience, form factor and accessories make it easy for these Naval Forces to adopt and employ.a
With its programmable encryption technology, Software Communications Architecture and coverage of the entire 30-512 MHz frequency range, the RF-310M-HH addresses interoperability challenges presented in coalition and inter-agency operations. The RF-310M also hosts the APCO P25 waveform, which provides interoperability with radios used by police and other emergency response organizations.
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 a" 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 a" 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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