Secure High Speed Networking on the Move Multiband Manpack Networking Radio (RF-7800M-MP) Presented by Chris Martin, Product Line Manager

Secure High Speed Networking on the Move

Multiband Manpack Networking Radio (RF-7800M-MP)

Presented by

Chris Martin, Product Line Manager

2010 International Partner Conference | 2 Apr 10, 2023

Customer Need

• Customer Need: On the move high-speed networking

– Timely sharing of common operational picture

– Real time updates from strategic networks

– Sharing of high bandwidth data to/from soldier

level

• Target Market:– Battalion, Command and Platoon Mobile Users

• Applications: – Extension of fixed networks to on the move

users

– High bandwidth data and video dissemination

– Voice relay


Extending the Network

VHF/UHF Comm Link

RF-7800M-MP

INMARSAT

RF-7800M-MP

DISMOUNTED SOLDIERS

BGAN

MOBILE USERS

RF-7800M-MPVehicular Mount

Mobile Video Surveillance

BGAN

RF-7800M-MPVehicular Mount

ANW2 Wideband

NetworkingCOMPANY COMMAND POST

BATTALION CPN

Mobile Video Surveillance

RF-7800M-MP

BGAN

VHF/UHF Comm Link

Military SATCOM UHF

Video Feed

BRIGADE

BGAN

REACHBACK

RF-7800W

RF-7800W

HCLOS

RF-7800W


Key Features and Benefits


Market Opportunity and Pricing

• Need for SA and C4ISR drives the market:

– Radio Modernization Programs (SDR,SCA)

– System Integration Programs (Vehicular)

– Soldier Programs (Dismount)

• Growing Market:

– $250-$300M (’11-’13)

• Harris Share:

– Positioned for 30-50%

• Harris Pricing:

– Near or below closest competitors


Competitive Landscape MBNR

Harris Offers Best Product And Value Among Key Competitors

DemosJan 2010?In ProductionIn ProductionStatus

No

Black IP

No

Up to 6 Mbps

.3, 1.25, 5 MHz

Yes

Yes

50WSeparate VHF Amp

No

Yes

30-520

Thales

Flexnet 1

YesNoYesCNR Voice

INE, Black IP

OTA data rates

Wideband Channel BW

Narrowband VULOS

Embedded GPS

Power out

Dismount

SCA 2.2 based

Frequency range (MHz)

NoNoYes

NoNoYes

NoNoYes

NoNoYes

Up to 2.5 Mbps

Up to 5 MHz

No

No

5W

225-450

Kongsberg

WM600

225-45030-2000

.5,1 MHz1.2, 5 MHz

Up to 500 Kbps

No

No

20W

ITT

Centaur HCDR

Up to 5 Mbps

Yes

Yes

30-450 MHz: 50W450 and up: 20W

Harris RF-7800M-V150

w/RF-7800M

Integrated BGAN

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Customer Demonstrations

• MBNR performance differentiates

– Excellent results and Positive feedback

– ANW2 outperforms the competition

– Knowledge of customer use case is the key to success

• Customer feedback, comparing the competition to the MBNR:

– “if that is all they had, why did they even bother to show up“

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Customer Need

• Target Market:

– Battalion, Command and Platoon Mobile Users

• Customer Need:

– Send data beyond line of sight (BLOS)

• Chat, messaging, email, file transfer, video and situational awareness

– Tactical Internet connectivity

• Applications:

– BLOS Systems Applications

– ANW2 Network Bifurcation

– ISDN Voice


BGAN Complements MBNR

• Only system capable of:

– Maintaining high speed encrypted IP data across extended battle space

– Successful co-site operation

• Flexible configurations for dismount and vehicular use

• When used with MBNR:

– BLOS throughput up to 492 kbps

Harris Broadband Global Area Network (BGAN) System


RF-7800M Manpack & BGAN for Encrypted Reach-Back capability.

The RF-7800B BGAN terminals can be used as a standalone terminal for web browsing.

BGAN Systems Capabilities

Simultaneous ANW2 & BGAN nodes stay connected with the ability to automatically switch IP data routing BLOS when moving out of ANW2 LOS range.

Connect multiple ANW2 subnets via BGAN for BLOS range extension of wideband networked data.


Competitive Landscape BGAN Class 2

BGAN Launchpad (PC)BGAN Launchpad (PC)BGAN Launchpad (PC)Embedded Web MMI (PC),Display on LCD of FIII MP,

BGAN Launchpad (PC)Inmarsat Connectivity

3687 cm3 / 4.5 kg(730 in3 / 10 lb)

30 Hours (Qty 1 BB-5590 Battery)

Voice (4 kbps); data (64 kbps)

Yes

AES – RF-7800M-MP

Data: Up to 432 kbpsStreaming IP: Up to 128 kbps

HarrisRF-7800B-DU024

16665 cm3 / 11.9 kg(1017 in3 / 18 lb)

12 hours(QTY 2 BB-5590

Batteries)

No

Yes

None

Data: Up to 422 kbpsStreaming IP: Up to 64

kbps

VRT-100

4747 cm3 / 2.8 kg(289 in3 / 6.2 lb)

4 Hours(Internal Li Ion Rechargeable)


No

None

Data: Up to 492 kbpsStreaming IP: Up to

256kbps

Hughes 9201

2524 cm3 / 1.4 kg(154 in3 / 3.1 lb)

2 Hours(Internal Li Ion Rechargeable)


No

None

Data: Up to 448 kbpsStreaming IP: Up to 128

kbps

Thrane & Thrane Explorer 500

Data Rate

Size/Weight(with batteries)

Battery Life (Typical Duty Cycle)

ISDN

MIL-810F TestedRugged Design

Security Solution

Harris Offers Best Price Value Among Key Competitors

Competitive Landscape BGAN Class 10

BGAN Launchpad (PC)BGAN Launchpad (PC)Embedded Web MMI (PC),Display on LCD of FIII MP,

BGAN Launchpad (PC)Inmarsat Connectivity

Combined

Internal MIL-STD-1275 Power Supply

Vehicular Adapter


Yes

AES – RF-7800M-MP


(elevation angles >45°)

HarrisRF-7800B-VU104

Separate 19” rack mounted transceiver terminal

24 VDC input cable

No

No

None


Thrane & ThraneExplorer 727

Separate Antenna Control Unit, transceiver terminal

Rechargeable Li Ion Battery Pack12 V Vehicular Adapter


No

None


Hughes 9250

Data Rate

Antenna & Transceiver

Battery Options

ISDN

MIL-810F TestedRugged Design

Security Solutions

Harris Offers Better Product at Comparable Price


Next Steps

• Delivering Now

• Contact regional salesperson for demos/ more information

– Completed successful demos in several countries

• View and discuss in detail at Winnersh

• General Questions? Feedback?

THIS INFORMATION WAS APPROVED FOR PUBLISHING PER INTERNATIONAL TRAFFIC IN ARMS REGULATIONS 22 CFR 120-130 AS BASIC MARKETING INFORMATION OF DEFENSE ARTICLES PER ITAR 120.10(a)(5).

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Secure High Speed Networking on the Move Multiband Manpack Networking Radio (RF-7800M-MP) Presented by Chris Martin, Product Line Manager