MELBOURNE, Fla., — L3Harris Technologies has received a $36 million order from the U.S. Army to supply its Hawkeye 4 Lite satellite communications (SATCOM) terminals. Announced on November 3, the order supports the Army's Command and Control Network Optimized for Warfighting (C2NOW) initiative.
The procurement aims to strengthen secure satellite communications and interoperability between U.S. forces and NATO partners. C2NOW is designed to provide scalable data processing and unified mission command capabilities to brigade combat teams, including units operating across dispersed locations.
The Hawkeye 4 Lite is a 1.3-meter man-portable satellite terminal featuring a segmented carbon-fiber antenna. It supports tactical voice, high-speed data and video communications. Its modular design allows soldiers to replace radio frequency and modem components in the field, providing flexibility in changing operational environments.
The terminal supports X-band, Ku-band and Ka-band frequencies. It is also designed for connectivity with geostationary (GEO) and medium Earth orbit (MEO) satellite networks, offering additional communication options for deployed forces. The system packs into two transport cases, each weighing less than 84 pounds (38 kg).
L3Harris said the Army's configuration will use rapidly deployable terminals with field-swappable components. This approach supports the Army's broader Tactically Responsive Space objectives and its transition towards the distributed Next Generation Command and Control (NGC2) network.
Faisal Munir, President of Mission Critical Communications at L3Harris, said the company is ready to support the Army with resilient, expeditionary communications capabilities aligned with its modernization priorities.
Deliveries are expected to begin in early 2027, with terminals planned for forward-deployed active and reserve brigade combat teams. The order builds on earlier Army SATCOM modernization contracts, including a reported $27 million award.
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