AFP acquiring ₱ 564-M tactical communications equipment

The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) is acquiring $12 million ( 564 million) worth of tactical radios and intercom systems as part of its communications modernization program.

The radios will be supplied by the American communications firm Harris Corporation.

In a statement posted on its website, Harris Corporation said it has received a $12-million order to provide the AFP with Harris Falcon III® tactical vehicular radios, intercom systems and handheld radios, as part of a communications modernization program.

Harris will provide the Light Armored Division of the Philippine Army with the Falcon RF-7800V Combat Net Radio integrated into the RF-7800I Intercom Systems.

This comprehensive solution for invehicle voice and data communications delivers secure tactical network connectivity, read the statement.

Harris also will provide the Falcon RF7800V handheld VHF Combat Net Radio for general use by the Army.

“These radios will provide soldiers in the Philippine Army with advanced command and control, and real-time situational awareness capabilities,” said Brendan O’Connell, president, Tactical Communications, Harris Communication Systems.

“They also will have secure interoperability with more than 15,000 Harris Falcon radios currently fielded within the AFP,” he added.