US Army Orders 1,000 New L3Harris Falcon® IV Compact Team Radios to Enhance Tactical Communications
L3Harris Technologies has received an order from the U.S. Army for 1,000 Falcon IV AN/PRC-171 Compact Team Radios. These radios enhance communication across tactical levels, supporting the Army’s Integrated Tactical Network and enabling infantry teams to stay connected on the battlefield. Each radio offers over 20 hours of voice and data communication and can interface with L3Harris solutions. This delivery reflects L3Harris' commitment to providing advanced defense technologies for effective operations.
- Received a significant order of 1,000 radios, indicating strong demand.
- Enhances the Army's Integrated Tactical Network, improving operational efficiency.
- The radio supports over 20 hours of communication, suggesting reliability.
- Interoperable with other L3Harris products, promoting greater system integration.
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Highlights:
- Small, light and easy to use radio for tactical operators down to the squad level
- Connects tactical-level information to command to support the Army’s Integrated Tactical Network
- Allows infantry teams to spread farther out on battlefield while still staying connected
The Army placed its first delivery order of the Compact Team Radio, an easy-to-use and ruggedized solution leveraging robust technologies from fielded and emerging company products. This affordable radio allows voice and sensor data from all users to be shared in true Joint All-Domain Command and Control fashion, supporting the Army's connected-network vision.
“The delivery of these single-channel radios furthers L3Harris’ support of the
The AN/PRC-171 offers more than 20 hours of continuous and reliable voice and data communications on a single battery and can seamlessly interface with other
The radio’s accessories are interchangeable with the rest of the L3Harris Falcon family of radios and supported with in-field upgrades to emerging wideband and narrowband resilient waveforms.
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Natalie Ciao
Communication Systems
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585-242-4312
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