Missile Defense Programs

Harris has been a key player in the Missile Defense initiatives of the United States for over 15 years. From our participation in early Strategic Defense Initiative Organization (SDIO) studies, to today’s deployment of a Ground-based Midcourse Defense (GMD) capability for the Missile Defense Agency (MDA), Harris has led the way in the design and development of advanced communications systems for ground, interceptor and space-based communications
Communication Networks

Harris is involved in the design of the terrestrial communications networks supporting the GMD and other MDA programs. Our expertise is centered on LAN/WAN network architecture, commercial network product selection and integration, and the modeling and simulation of complex communications networks.

Satellite Communications

Harris is an Industry leading supplier of ground, sea and space-based satellite communication (SATCOM) systems. For Missile Defense, our DSCS terminals provide the backbone communications links to multiple remote MDA sites including Fort Greely and Eareckson Air Force Station in Alaska. We provide the commercial SATCOM connectivity to the Sea-Based X-band Radar (SBX) platform. Our OS/COMET® satellite command and control product is in use today for the Iridium and GPS satellite constellations, and is being considered for multiple MDA applications. Our programmable modem and anti-scintillation modem products offer advanced yet flexible waveform implementations for the evolving missile defense mission.

Systems Engineering and Support

Harris provides systems engineering services and support to other key Missile Defense programs including the Missile Defense Integration and Operations Center (MDIOC) in Colorado Springs, and the MDA National Team in Crystal City, VA. Harris is poised and ready to offer additional customer support wherever and whenever it may be needed.

For inquiries regarding Harris products and capabilities, please contact a Harris Senior Executive Account Manager.

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Joint National Integration Center (JNIC)
The Harris role at the JNICRDC is to provide personnel and expertise in the areas of network engineering, system security engineering, and system administration.

Ground-based Midcourse Defense (GMD) Communications Network (GCN)
Harris is providing communications engineering support to the Ground-Based Midcourse Defense (GMD) Communications Network (GCN). Harris engineers are providing technical support for the design and development of the GMD Fire Control and Communications (FC&C) network including the military and commercial satellite communications satellite systems that provide the backbone for its global communications capability.

Related Products
	Ground-Based Midcourse Defense (GMD) Communications Network (GCN)
	Missile Defense Integration and Operations Center (MDIOC)