Harris wins Philippines tactical radio contract

Harris Corp. has been awarded an $18 million contract to provide tactical radios to the Philippine Army's Light Armored Division.

The unit will receive the Falcon RF-7800V Combat Net Radio, which will be integrated into the RF-7800I Intercom Systems, according to a Harris news release. "This order will accelerate tactical radio modernization for the Philippine Army by providing soldiers with enhanced command and control and situational awareness for real-time decision-making," said Brendan O'Connell, president of international business for Harris RF Communications. "The embedded encryption will provide secure interoperability with more than 13,000 Harris Falcon radios currently fielded within the AFP [Philippine armed forces]."

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