US Special Operations Command Awards L3Harris Technologies $82 Million Order for New Falcon® IV Multi-Channel Manpack Radios
Summary
The order is part of a $255 million IDIQ contract awarded by USSOCOM under the Next Generation Tactical Communications (NGTC) program to deliver multi-channel manpack radios. They provide complete DoD and coalition interoperability with the disruptive technology needed to enable mission success against current and future threats. This compact, lightweight manpack delivers USSOCOM’s tactical mission network and ensures interoperable connectivity with partner forces. Multiple robust mobile ad hoc networking (MANET) waveforms empower Hyper Enabled Operators with information and data analytics at the tactical edge. “SOF are constantly pushing boundaries to execute their missions with greater stealth and speed,” said Dana Mehnert, President, Communication Systems, L3Harris.