$765 Million Navy Contract Awarded to Harris for Tactical Radios

US Department of Navy Awards Harris Corporation $765 Million IDIQ Contract for Tactical Radios

Blogger Note: other news from Harris included in this post after this announcement and a press release from harris.com 11 October 2017

 

 

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Oct 16-19 2017

3rd Annual Cyber Electromagnetic Activity (CEMA) Conference

Myer Auditorium, Building 6000, Combat Drive, Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland, United States

The Association of Old Crows (AOC) and APG Susquehanna Chapter of the AOC, under a co-sponsorship agreement with the Army, will hold the 3rd Annual CEMA Conference at Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD. This year's focus will be on the emerging Joint Army/USMC Multi-Domain Battle (MDB) concept and the implications with respect to CEMA.

 

With over 13,000 members internationally, the Association of Old Crows is an organization for individuals who have common interests in Electronic Warfare (EW), Electromagnetic Spectrum Management Operations, Cyber Electromagnetic Activities (CEMA), Information Operations (IO), and other information related capabilities. The Association of Old Crows provides a means of connecting members and organizations nationally and internationally across government, defense, industry, and academia to promote the exchange of ideas and information, and provides a platform to recognize advances and contributions in these fields.

 

 

 

Press Release:

Highlights:

• Supports current and emerging Department of Navy tactical radio requirements
• Includes the Harris AN/PRC-117G, AN/PRC-152A and the new AN/PRC-160 radio
• Replaces fully realized $300 million IDIQ contract that expired in August

The U.S. Department of Navy has awarded Harris Corporation (NYSE:HRS) a five-year, $765 million ceiling, single-award IDIQ contract to provide tactical radios and ancillary devices to the Navy and Marine Corps.

This new contract, which replaces a $300 million IDIQ contract that expired in August, enables the U.S. Department of Navy to procure radios including the Harris AN/PRC-117G, AN/PRC-152A and the new AN/PRC-160 wideband HF/VHF radio, as well as peripheral attachments to support handheld, manpack, vehicular and base station mission needs. Additionally, the contract’s flexibility allows Harris to provide next-generation products as required.

"This award stems from our successful long-standing track record of developing and delivering the most advanced family of tactical radios,” said Chris Young, president, Harris Communication Systems. “The award enables Harris to continue to meet the Navy and Marine Corps’ current and emerging needs so that they can successfully accomplish their missions around the globe.”

 

About Harris Corporation
Harris Corporation is a leading technology innovator, solving customers’ toughest mission-critical challenges by providing solutions that connect, inform and protect. Harris supports government and commercial customers in more than 100 countries and has approximately $6 billion in annual revenue. The company is organized into three business segments: Communication Systems, Electronic Systems and Space and Intelligence Systems.

Learn more at harris.com.

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