Harris Corporation and Joint Tactical Radio System Program Integrate Falcon III AN/PRC-117G with the JTRS Soldier Radio Waveform Network Manager

ROCHESTER, N.Y., Dec. 20, 2010 /PRNewswire/ --

Highlights:

• Harris RF Communications has demonstrated interoperability between the Falcon III AN/PRC-117G and the JTRS Soldier Radio Waveform Network Manager.
• Demonstration integrates wideband radio with key administrative element of JTRS program.
• Integration shows power of open architecture of AN/PRC-117G.

Harris Corporation (NYSE: HRS), an international communications and information technology company, has successfully integrated its advanced wideband networking radio – already in use by warfighters in the field today – into the future Joint Tactical Radio System (JTRS) Soldier Radio Waveform Network Manager.

During JTRS Contractor Development Testing, the Harris Falcon III® AN/PRC-117G multiband manpack radio – operating the JTRS Soldier Radio Waveform (SRW) – demonstrated interoperability with the JTRS SRW Network Manager, an enterprise-wide software application that will provide network management and planning capabilities for JTRS  radios.  

Warfighters use the network manager to generate and load mission plans and also for real-time monitoring of JTRS radio networks, along with other functions.  SRW is being developed to provide tactical voice, high-bandwidth data and battlefield networking connectivity to forces at the front of the fight.

The integration took place in collaboration with the JTRS Joint Program Executive Office Network Enterprise Domain.  As a result of the successful test, the AN/PRC-117G and SRW Network Manager are now ready for Formal Qualification Testing.

"Integration of the AN/PRC-117G with the JTRS SRW Network Manager is an exciting step.  It illustrates the power and flexibility of the radio's open architecture and represents another milestone for the JTRS Enterprise Business Model," said Brendan O'Connell, president, Department of Defense business unit, Harris RF Communications.  

Developed under the JTRS Enterprise Business Model (EBM), the AN/PRC-117G is the first JTRS SCA-certified and NSA Type-1 certified wideband manpack radio system.  With its fully integrated and NSA-certified High Assurance Internet Protocol Equipment (HAIPE) networking encryption, the AN/PRC-117G provides the highest level of information assurance to tactical commanders and deployed forces in the field.  The EBM encourages companies to develop next-generation solutions in tactical communications using their own investment capital to integrate waveform software maintained by the JPEO JTRS Information Repository.  In doing so, the EBM stimulates competition, increases innovation, reduces costs through waveform software reuse and speeds development of important capabilities.

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 150 countries.  Headquartered in Melbourne, Florida, the company has approximately $5 billion of annual revenue and more than 16,000 employees — 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.

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.

SOURCE Harris Corporation

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