Harris Corp. wins Army radio contract

Harris Corp. has received a delivery order for manpack radios.

Harris will provide multi-channel Falcon III HMS (Handheld, Manpack & Small Form-Fit) manpack radios to support two major U.S. Army test events, according to a company news release.

“The Harris’ AN/PRC-158 multi-channel radio — for both dismounted and mounted manpack configurations — is one of three radios the Army selected for evaluation during Field-based Risk Reduction (FBRR) and Operational Test (OT),” Harris said. “The order also includes vehicle installation kits, ancillaries, training and field service representative support.”

The first radios are expected to be deliver in the spring of 2018.

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