Harris awarded $1.7B radio contract for Afghanistan

A U.S. Army Soldier assigned to the 10th Mountain Division speaks on the radio during a mounted patrol outside of Camp Fenty, Afghanistan, Feb. 25, 2016. The Soldiers are assigned to the 3rd Squadron, 89th Cavalry Regiment and are deployed in support of Operation Inherent Resolve. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Corey Hook/Released)

Harris Corp. has been awarded a $1.7 billion foreign military sales contract to provide radios for Afghanistan.

Under the indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity contract, Harris will provide radios, ancillaries, spare parts and services, according to the Department of Defense contract announcement.

The contract is scheduled for completion in June 2021. It was awarded by Army Contracting Command.