New Ruggedized RF-7800B Terminals Provide Type-1 Secure Global Wideband
Harris Corporation has introduced the first tactical satellite terminals with
the capability of transmission/reception of TOP SECRET global wideband
data communications. These new terminals are designed to military
standards for operations in harsh environments.The new Harris RF-7800B Broadband Global Area Network (BGAN) terminals
offer a high-performance satellite solution for voice and data
connectivity in beyond line-of-sight, SATCOM-on-the-move and
SATCOM-at-the-quick-halt applications. When linked to next-generation
Harris Falcon III manpack radios or SecNet 54(R) encryption modules, the
RF-7800B terminals provide unique end-to-end Type-1 HAIPE-certified
security for data transmissions over long-range commercial networks. The
RF-7800B terminals can also be utilized as stand-alone terminals in
other configurations to extend voice and data connectivity. The first two products in the Harris Tactical BGAN line are the
RF-7800B-DU024, a Class 2 Land Portable BGAN terminal for dismounted
applications, and the RF-7800B-VU104, a Class 10 Land Mobile BGAN
terminal for vehicles on the move. Both terminals meet MIL-STD-810F
requirements and are specifically designed to work in harsh environments
where commercial units fail. The terminals utilize the Inmarsat-4 BGAN
satellite constellation and will be available to domestic and
international customers in the first quarter of 2009. 'The RF-7800B product line will benefit warfighters by allowing them to
transmit Type-1 voice and data and access intelligence networks anywhere
in the world, including in the most adverse environmental conditions,'
said Steve Marschilok, vice president and general manager, U.S.
Department of Defense Business. 'This reach back capability further ties
commanders to personnel at the edge, allowing for more rapid responses
within the enemy's decision cycle.' The AN/PRC-117G allows the mobile warfighter access to secure IP data at
on-air rates up to 5 Megabits per second with mobile ad-hoc networking,
automated network establishment and maintenance, integrated Type-1
security and legacy interoperability with currently fielded radios. The
radio has completed four major technical certifications: for Type-1
encryption, DAMA satellite connectivity, JTRS SCA compliance, and
SINCGARS/Havequick interoperability. |
