Harris Corporation awarded $76 million contract for Falcon II radio system
NEW YORK (August 04 2007): Harris Corporation, an international communications and information technology company, has been awarded a $76 million contract to supply to the Government of Pakistan Falcon II high frequency tactical radios.
Under the terms of contract, Harris will provide Pakistan with Falcon II RF-5800H, an advanced, high frequency (HF) SSB/VHF-FM system that provides reliable and secure tactical communications. It will also supply ancillary and support equipment, spare, repair parts, training, and logistic support.
"HF technology is critical in providing reliable communications in rugged Frontier areas of Pakistan. Harris radios will help increase collaboration, cooperation, and promote improved situational awareness," said Ed Lockwood, vice president of international sales, Harris RF Communications.
"We are pleased to have the opportunity to support the Pakistan government with radio systems that provide industry leading information security, reliability and ease-of-use."
This is second large order Pakistan has placed for Harris Falcon radios in past three years. In 2005, Pakistan government had placed a $68 million order for Harris tactical radios. The contracts establish Harris as a key supplier of next-generation tactical HF radios to Pakistan Army.
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