Harris Corporation, an international communications and information technology company, introduced tactical satellite terminals with the capability to transmit/receive “top secret” global wideband data communications. Designed to military standards, these new terminals are ideal for operations in harsh environments.

 

Harris RF Communications Division is a supplier of secure voice and data communications products, systems and networks to military, government and commercial organizations worldwide.

 

The new Harris RF-7800B Broadband Global Area Network (BGAN) terminals offer a high-performance satellite solution for voice and data connectivity that goes beyond line-of-sight, SATCOM-on-the-move and SATCOM-at-the-quick-halt applications.  When linked to next-generation Harris Falcon III manpack radios or SecNet 54 encryption modules, the RF-7800B terminals provide unique end-to-end Type-1 HAIPE-certified security for data transmissions over long-range commercial networks. The RF-7800B terminals can also be utilized as stand-alone terminals in other configurations to extend voice and data connectivity.

 

The first two products in the Harris Tactical BGAN line are RF-7800B-DU024, a Class 2 Land Portable BGAN terminal for dismounted applications; and RF-7800B-VU104, a Class 10 Land Mobile BGAN terminal for vehicles on the move. Designed to operate even in harsh environments, both the terminals meet MIL-STD-810F requirements and utilize the Inmarsat (News - Alert)-4 BGAN satellite constellation. The products will be available to domestic and international customers in the first quarter of 2009.

 

"The RF-7800B product line will benefit warfighters by allowing them to transmit Type-1 voice and data and access intelligence networks anywhere in the world, including in the most adverse environmental conditions," said Steve Marschilok, vice president and general manager, U.S. Department of Defense Business. "This reach back capability further ties commanders to personnel at the edge, allowing for more rapid responses within the enemy's decision cycle."

 

The AN/PRC-117G allows the mobile warfighter access to secure IP data at on-air rates up to 5 megabits per second with mobile ad-hoc networking, automated network establishment and maintenance, integrated Type-1 security and legacy interoperability with currently fielded radios. The radio has already achieved four major technical certifications: for Type-1 encryption, DAMA satellite connectivity, JTRS SCA compliance, and SINCGARS/Havequick interoperability.