Harris Corporation Receives $30 Million Satellite Communications Terminal Contract from U.S. Navy Construction Division
Navy Seabees Will Deploy Rugged Multiband Satellite Terminals for Global Communications
Harris Corporation (NYSE:HRS), an international communications and information technology company, has been selected to supply additional Rugged Deployable Satellite Communications Terminals (RDSATs) to the U.S. Navy First Construction Division — the Seabees — under a two-year, $30 million follow-on order. The new terminals, along with previously purchased terminals, will provide the Navy with advanced, multiband satellite reach-back capabilities from around the globe to command centers in the U.S. The Seabees have built military bases, bulldozed and paved thousands of miles of roadway and airstrips, and accomplished myriad other construction projects dating back to World War II.
The Harris satellite communications terminals are capable of communicating with satellite constellations operating in commercial C- and Ku-bands as well as with military constellations operating in X-band. Additionally, a standard upgrade is available to support Ka-band operations with the Wideband Global SATCOM system constellation. The RDSAT AN/USC-65(V)5 features a 2.5 meter ring-focus antenna and pedestal. Its components are integrated into weather-resistant, ruggedized transit cases, resulting in a transportable terminal that is lightweight, yet expandable.
"We are proud that the Navy has again selected Harris SATCOM terminals to provide reach-back communications in support of its world-wide deployments," said Wes Covell, president of Harris Defense Programs. "With multiband access, the Seabees are able to perform their mission with ready access to critical stateside information, thereby enabling warfighter success."
Harris Defense Programs business is a major developer, supplier and integrator of communications and information processing products, systems, and networks for a diverse base of aerospace, terrestrial and maritime programs. Harris supports the ongoing transformation of military communications for U.S. and international customers.
Harris Corporation (NYSE:HRS), an international communications and information technology company, has been selected to supply additional Rugged Deployable Satellite Communications Terminals (RDSATs) to the U.S. Navy First Construction Division — the Seabees — under a two-year, $30 million follow-on order. The new terminals, along with previously purchased terminals, will provide the Navy with advanced, multiband satellite reach-back capabilities from around the globe to command centers in the U.S. The Seabees have built military bases, bulldozed and paved thousands of miles of roadway and airstrips, and accomplished myriad other construction projects dating back to World War II.
The Harris satellite communications terminals are capable of communicating with satellite constellations operating in commercial C- and Ku-bands as well as with military constellations operating in X-band. Additionally, a standard upgrade is available to support Ka-band operations with the Wideband Global SATCOM system constellation. The RDSAT AN/USC-65(V)5 features a 2.5 meter ring-focus antenna and pedestal. Its components are integrated into weather-resistant, ruggedized transit cases, resulting in a transportable terminal that is lightweight, yet expandable.
"We are proud that the Navy has again selected Harris SATCOM terminals to provide reach-back communications in support of its world-wide deployments," said Wes Covell, president of Harris Defense Programs. "With multiband access, the Seabees are able to perform their mission with ready access to critical stateside information, thereby enabling warfighter success."
Harris Defense Programs business is a major developer, supplier and integrator of communications and information processing products, systems, and networks for a diverse base of aerospace, terrestrial and maritime programs. Harris supports the ongoing transformation of military communications for U.S. and international customers.
Project Name
Satellite Communications Terminal Contract
Location
NA
Commence
2009
Completion
NA
Estimated Investment
$30 Million
Capacity
NA
Key Players
Harris Corporation and U.S. Navy First Construction Division
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