News Review: Harris receives $135 million radio order | ADM May 2010

1 May 2010

Harris Corporation has received a $135 million order for Falcon tactical radio systems to provide the battlefield networking capabilities supporting Project land 75/125 and also JP 2072.

The order consists primarily of Harris Falcon III AN/PRC-152(C) multiband handheld radios, but also includes Harris Falcon III AN/PRC-117G wideband, AN/PRC-117F multiband and AN/PRC-150(C) high-frequency (HF) manpack radios.

Harris radio systems will serve as the secure communications backbone for the ADF's land communications modernisation programs.

They include Type 1 security devices, antennas and power amplifiers which will allow the ADF to achieve networking capabilities that enhance situational awareness and speed decision-making.

The largest part of the order is for the Falcon III AN/PRC-152(C), the most-widely deployed JTRS-approved handheld radio.

The AN/PRC-152(C), in dismounted configuration, will connect soldiers to the ADF's central Battle Management System and serve as a hub for other soldier-carried C4 devices.

Harris also will supply its Falcon III AN/PRC-117G wideband manpack radio, Falcon II AN/PRC-117F multiband manpack radio and Falcon II AN/PRC-150(C) high-frequency manpack radio.

In addition, Harris is providing the AN/PRC-152 in vehicular amplifier adapters to support the installation of equipment in more than 1,000 armored vehicles.

As part of the agreement with the ADF, Harris will be establishing a customer service and support center in Brisbane.

Harris is working closely with prime contractor Elbit Systems on the communications modernisation programs.