LAF scales up its communication with a comprehensive in-field tactical networks systems from Harris Corp

Harris Corporation has been awarded a ~5.2 million USD contract to supply Lebanon with advanced networking/communication systems for both personnel and vehicles (Source). The contract would supply the Lebanese Army with:

• 68 Harris Falcon III RF-7850M-HH Multiband Networking Handheld with installation kits
• 34 Harris RF-7800I Tactical Networking Intercom System with vehicle installation
• 4 Laptops
• 1 Harris RF-7800N-SW1xx hManager Software Suite.
• Spares, training, maintenance test bench 

Description of the Systems
The RF-7800N hManager is a command and control software solution for tactical communications. It is a set of tools for planning, configuring, deploying, and monitoring wideband tactical networks.

The Harris RF-7800I is a vehicle intercom system,  it "delivers clear voice and data between crew members within the limited confines of military vehicles traveling in harsh conditions". The below illustrates on a typical installation:

Photo Credits: Harris Corporation (Source)

The Falcon III RF-7850M-HH "connects forces in an ad-hoc, self-forming, self-healing network, allowing users on a net to simultaneously communicate voice and time-critical Situational Awareness (SA)."

That's a solid upgrade & new capability for the Lebanese Army communication capabilities. The small number of items would limit fielding these systems to specific units, most likely SOF.

This article first appeared on LAF Digest (Unofficial)

Harris Radios with LAF by September 2014

 Harris Radios had won a contract supply Lebanon with a number of communication equipment back in 2013 with completion by September 2014 (ref).

The contract, worth  7.7 million USD, includes 300 radio kits for dismounted patrol, 15 radio kits for vehicular patrol, 15 HF vehicular systems, 8 50Watts multiband basestation Systems, 8 50Watts basestation systems, 8 operator stations, along to their installation and training (ref).