L3Harris Technologies has secured several contracts that are projected to reach a total of $214m as part of Germany’s Digitalization – Land Based Operations (D-LBO) initiative.
These contracts involve the provision of interoperable communication systems aimed at improving the operational effectiveness of the German military.
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L3Harris says that its communication solutions use reliable hardware and advanced technology. These solutions support the D-LBO programme’s aim to improve efficiency and cooperation among the German armed forces and their allies.
L3Harris communication systems president Sam Mehta said: “Resilient and immediate communication among allies is crucial for countering threats posed by aggressive adversaries.
“We are proud to support our Nato ally with our trusted communications technology, which has demonstrated its value in the field by protecting soldiers and networks at the tactical edge.”
The latest orders follow previous awards the company has obtained for its Falcon radios.
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By GlobalDataThe L3Harris Falcon IV family of radios are designed to support mission-critical communications-on-the-move operations. The radios provide real-time voice, data and full-motion HD video capabilities, along with crossbanding features.
Earlier this year, L3Harris secured $300m full-rate Manpack and Leader radio production orders for the US Army’s Handheld, Manpack and Small Form Fit (HMS) initiative.
In March, the company entered into a long-term contract with the Dutch Ministry of Defence to supply advanced Falcon IV radios for the FOXTROT programme. This agreement is valued at up to €1bn. The Falcon IV radios will enable seamless communication with more than one million tactical devices already in use worldwide.
In 2019, the Dutch and German armed forces agreed to collaborate on their respective projects, FOXTROT and DLBO, to enhance the digitalisation of their land forces. These previously separate national initiatives have been combined under the joint project name Tactical Edge Networking.
This collaboration aims to establish shared requirements and facilitate the coordinated procurement of similar equipment and systems.
The goal is to provide the armed forces with new capabilities and to effectively prepare the land forces for operations in the digital combat environment.
