L3Harris Technologies Awarded Third LRIP Order on US Army’s Two-Channel Leader Radio Contract

Specifications:

Name:

L3Harris Technologies Awarded Third LRIP Order on US Army’s Two-Channel Leader Radio Contract

Location:

USA

Company:

L3Harris Technologies

Estimated Cost:

$57 million

Source:

businesswire.com

Introduction:

L3Harris Technologies has received a $57 million competitive award for its Falcon IV® AN/PRC-163 two-channel handheld radios, along with related equipment and services, as part of the U.S. Army’s two-channel Leader radio IDIQ contract.

Features:

The versatile AN/PRC-163 enables warfighters to share information up and down the chain of command, integrating voice and data across the Army’s Integrated Tactical Network (ITN). The radio enables robust command and control by integrating seamlessly into soldier systems such as the Army’s Nett Warrior and Enhanced Night Vision Goggle – Binocular (ENVG-B) programs.

A key component of the ITN, the AN/PRC-163 delivers advanced networking and wideband and narrowband satellite communications in a compact form factor. It can simultaneously communicate over multiple channels and crossband between them, offering up and down echelon connectivity. It is capable of satellite communications, mobile ad-hoc networking (MANET) waveforms and the Army’s SINCGARS waveform.

The award further extends L3Harris’ leadership in software-defined tactical communications and builds upon the company’s proven ability to engineer and deliver advanced two-channel handheld, manpack and vehicular radios. 

Delivery is expected to begin in early 2021.