Tactical Multi-Band Radio Software supports up to 30 users.
Press Release Summary:
Falcon III® AN/PRC-117G multiband manpack radio system software adds 30-node networking mode, which is suited for voice, situational awareness, and SMS, to Adaptive Networking Wideband Waveform. This provides tactical commanders flexibility in planning and managing missions on single, integrated network. Product also offers sky mode for airborne applications, which allows exchange of video and other data from aircraft with units on ground while mission is underway.
Original Press Release:
Harris Corporation Significantly Enhances Falcon III AN/PRC-117G Battlefield Networking Capability
MELBOURNE, Fla. and ROCHESTER, N.Y. -
- New release of Adaptive Networking Wideband Waveform (ANW2) delivers greater capabilities for wideband tactical communications to the battlefield.
- Software upgrade expands the size of a single wideband tactical radio network, allowing up to 30 users to join and delivering greater command and control flexibility.
- New "Sky Mode" exchanges video and other data from aircraft to ground units in real time.
Harris Corporation (NYSE:HRS), an international communications and information technology company, is broadening the deployment of network-enabled missions with the latest software release for the Falcon III® AN/PRC-117G multiband manpack radio system software.
The new software release adds two significant capabilities to the Adaptive Wideband Networking Waveform (ANW2), which is currently deployed to Afghanistan in the AN/PRC-117G by various branches of the U.S. Department of Defense.
The software upgrade expands the size of a single wideband tactical radio sub-network to 30 individual nodes. This increase gives tactical commanders greater flexibility in planning and managing their missions on a single, integrated network. The availability of 30-node networks dramatically expands the area of network coverage in the field, providing greater communications range and leading to improved command and control and collaboration. The ANW2 30-node networking mode is ideal for voice, situational awareness, and short messaging services. For instance, commanders who have real-time information about where their personnel are located become more effective in critical situations, such as fires de-confliction - directing artillery away from friendly forces.
The second major new ANW2 capability is a novel "Sky Mode" for airborne applications, allowing key leaders in aircraft to exchange data, including video, with units on the ground while a mission is underway. Sky Mode provides greater range and is optimized for airborne ISR and range extension applications.
"The continued success of the AN/PRC-117G and its robust wideband networking capabilities has allowed us to make these enhancements to the ANW2 waveform," said Brendan O'Connell, president, Department of Defense business, Harris RF Communications. "These enhancements will deliver more mission flexibility, broader collaboration and enhanced situational awareness to the tactical edge.
"We are excited to be asked by the Army to deploy the AN/PRC-117G and the 30-node capabilities of ANW2 at this summer's Network Integration Evaluation at Fort Bliss."
The AN/PRC-117G is delivering mobile wideband networking and high-bandwidth applications to forward-deployed forces of the U.S. Army and U.S. Marine Corps as part of Operation Enduring Freedom. The radio is also deployed by federal agencies and U.S. allies.
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 $6 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.
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