The
Space and Naval Warfare (SPAWAR) Systems Center Pacific in San Diego,
California, awarded Harris the contract to provide surface and subsurface
unmanned maritime systems solutions. Harris will provide solutions to
support current systems and future technologies in MCM; anti-submarine
warfare; intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance; and force protection.
Harris will compete for task orders for specification and design, fabrication,
installation, test and evaluation, fielding, maintenance, training,
and configuration and program management of both hardware and software.
Harris' deep MCM expertise stems from more than 30 years of experience
supporting Navy explosive ordnance disposal programs.
"This contract continues Harris' legacy of service and support
that has proven vital to our national interest in securing the seas
for military vessels and merchant shipping," said Carl D'Alessandro,
president, Harris Critical Networks. "It demands the type of sophisticated,
integrated and ultra-reliable performance our customers count on from
Harris."
SPAWAR is the Navy's information dominance systems command and technical
lead for command, control, communications, computers, intelligence,
surveillance and reconnaissance, providing the hardware and software
to connect our warfighters at sea, on land and in the air. SPAWAR's
products and services transform ships, aircraft and vehicles from individual
platforms into integrated battle forces, delivering and maximizing information
dominance and awareness among Navy, Marine, joint forces, federal agencies
and international allies.
Harris Critical Networks delivers, operates and sustains essential networks
and systems for government and commercial customers. It operates on
a 24/7 basis worldwide, including in challenging environments, and supports
air traffic management, energy and maritime communications, ground network
operations, and high-value IT and engineering services. |