New tactical radio order for Harris Corporation

ROCHESTER, N.Y., Dec. 22 (UPI) -- An unidentified Middle Eastern country has ordered wideband tactical radio systems from the Harris Corporation.

The Falcon III systems are worth a combined total of $66 million.

Falcon III variants to be supplied include the RF-7800H, a wideband high frequency tactical radio with expanded data capabilities for long-range, beyond-line-of-sight environments; the RF-7850M, a wideband, mobile ad-hoc networking system; the RF-7800V for expanded narrowband data capabilities; and the RF-5800H, a narrowband HF tactical radio.

Included in the order are vehicular systems, accessories and training services.

"Our multi-band, multi-mission radios will provide secure voice and high-bandwidth data across extended ranges and a wide variety of missions," said Brendan O'Connell, president, Tactical Communications, Harris Communication Systems. "Harris continues to provide this customer with advanced tactical radio technology to aid their transition to wideband, networked communications."

Harris Corporation did not disclose information as to the number of system to be delivered and their delivery schedule.