L3Harris Secures $84M US Army Order for NGC2 Manpack Radios
Event summary
- $84 million in new orders from the U.S. Army for L3Harris's AN/PRC-158C manpack radios under the NGC2 program.
- Second award for NGC2, following an initial $24 million order in October 2025.
- Systems include high-throughput MANET and resilient waveforms for assured communications.
- Part of NGC2’s transport layer, enabling multi-transport gateways for air-to-ground networking.
The big picture
This order underscores the U.S. Army’s push for advanced, software-defined communication systems under NGC2. L3Harris’s ability to deliver scalable solutions aligns with broader defense trends favoring commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) technologies. The $84 million deal follows a strategic shift toward multi-transport gateways, positioning the company as a key player in modernizing military communications infrastructure.
What we're watching
- Execution Risk
- Whether L3Harris can sustain production capacity and innovation to meet evolving military needs.
- Market Positioning
- How this contract solidifies L3Harris's role in the U.S. Army’s commercial-first acquisition strategy.
- Industry Trends
- The pace at which next-gen command and control systems are adopted across global defense markets.
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