The Netherlands has ordered L3Harris Technologies’ AN/PRC-167, AN/PRC-163, and AN/PRC-160 portable radios as part of its Foxtrot modernization program. The initiative aims to replace outdated communication systems and enhance battlefield management. Deliveries, including software and integration services, are scheduled for 2026. The program will equip around 8,000 vehicles, 3,500 personnel, 135 vessels, and 170 aircraft with upgraded communication capabilities. The first major delivery will support key operational units, including the Royal Netherlands Army’s 44th Battalion and special forces.
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