The Falcon IV radio system features L3Harris’ software-defined architecture and crossbanding technologies. Its design is compliant with the 2024 Cryptographic Modernization program, which was spearheaded by the National Security Agency and backed by other federal defense organizations.
USMC integrates the multichannel handheld system withjoint light tactical vehicles and high-mobility, multipurpose transport platforms.
The company fulfilled two orders of the Falcon IV radios from the U.S. Army last year, a contract valued at $235 million.
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