[Satellite Today 04-13-09] Harris Corp. has won a $150 million contract from the U.S. Army for the supply of additional wideband tactical satellite radio systems, Harris announced April 10.
    Harris’ RF communications division will provide the Army with AN/PRC-117G multiband manpack radios, related spare parts and support services, according to the U.S. Department of Defense. The AN/PRC-117G has the U.S. National Security Agency’s Type-1 certification, which ensures that information remains classified and secure through the use of cryptographic processes.
    The order was placed through an existing indefinite-delivery, indefinite-quantity contract with a maximum value of $500 million, if all options are exercised.