Harris awarded contracts for SATCOM and MRAP radio upgrades 40505161.

The US Army’s Modernization of Enterprise Terminals (MET) includes Harris’ fixed-site and hardened transportable terminals, used to provide X and Ka-band access to the new Wideband Global SATCOM (WGS) network, as well as legacy satellite constellations. The new generation of military satellite communication terminals will provide the global backbone for high-priority military communications and missile defence systems all over the world.

The USD41 million contract includes the production of spare parts, depot and installation of advanced satellite communications terminals.

Under a separate contract, valued at USD12 million, the US Air Force has contracted Harris Corporation to upgrade the tactical radios installed in MRAP vehicles, which are used to provide multiband communications. The MRAP vehicles are used by the ground protection forces of the service. The new radios will support simultaneous voice and high-speed networked data and internal GPS capabilities for situational awareness.