ROCHESTER, N.Y., Dec. 16 (UPI) -- Harris Corp. has received a $14.6 million U.S. Army order for high-frequency radio technology for missile command and control applications.
The Army will use Harris' RF-3134 high-frequency, full-loop antenna systems as part of the High Mobility Artillery Rocket System -- a multiple launch rocket system widely used by the Army in Iraq.
The full-loop antennas, linked to existing Harris Falcon II AN/PRC-150 radios, will enable field personnel to deliver targeting commands to the missiles via long-distance HF voice and data radio links.
The full-loop antenna is lightweight, easy to install on the HIMARS platform and provides communication between HIMARS and its supporting units from over-the-horizon -- farther than traditional line-of-sight communications.
"Harris high-frequency radios are providing forces around the world with dependable long-haul, beyond-line-of-sight voice communications," said Brendan O'Connell, president, Department of Defense business, Harris RF Communications.
"For this application, we built on our industry leadership in HF communications to address an emerging requirement and bring an advanced capability to the Army. The application highlights our commitment to finding new solutions to tactical communication challenges faced by today's forces."
