Harris Corporation Awarded $68 Million Contract to Provide Falcon(R) II Tactical Radios to Government of Pakistan
February 01 2005 - 5:09PM
PR Newswire (US)
Harris Corporation Awarded $68 Million Contract to Provide
Falcon(R) II Tactical Radios to Government of Pakistan ROCHESTER,
N.Y., Feb. 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Harris Corporation
(NYSE:HRS), a leading supplier of secure, tactical radios for
defense forces worldwide, today announced that it has been awarded
a $68 million contract to supply the government of Pakistan with
Falcon(R) II tactical multiband radios. "We are very pleased that
the government of Pakistan has selected Harris radios for this
important mission," said Chester Massari, president, Harris RF
Communications Division. "The advanced technology of our radios
will enhance the capability of Pakistan's military to communicate
up-to-the-minute intelligence between patrols and headquarters
operations." Pakistan is an important partner to Coalition forces
in the fight against terrorism in the region. The use of
software-programmable radios will increase the interoperability of
communications between Pakistani and Coalition forces. Harris
Falcon II radios are combat-proven and widely used by U.S. and
allied soldiers around the world. Under the terms of the contract,
Harris will supply its RF-5800H -- an advanced, high-frequency (HF)
SSB/VHF-FM radio that provides reliable and secure tactical
communications -- in the following quantities and configurations:
1,635 HF manpack radios, 1,635 HF vehicular radio systems, 50
high-power vehicular radio systems, six high-power base station
systems, and two Radio Frequency Remote Control Systems. Ancillary
equipment, spare and repair parts, support equipment, training
services, and logistics support will also be provided by Harris.
Harris RF Communications Division is a leading supplier of secure
voice and data communications products, systems and networks to
military, government, and commercial organizations worldwide.
Harris Corporation is an international communications technology
company focused on providing assured communications(TM) products,
systems and services for government and commercial customers. The
company's four operating divisions serve markets for government
communications, tactical radio, broadcast and microwave systems.
Harris provides systems and service to customers in more than 150
countries. Additional information about Harris Corporation is
available at http://www.harris.com/ . Forward-Looking Statement
This press release contains forward-looking statements that reflect
management's current expectations, assumptions and estimates of
future performance and economic conditions. Such statements are
made in reliance upon the safe harbor provisions of Section 27A of
the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934. The company cautions investors that any
forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties
that may cause actual results and future trends to differ
materially from those matters expressed in or implied by such
forward-looking statements. Statements about the expected value of
the program to Harris are forward-looking and involve risks and
uncertainties. Other factors that may impact the company's results
and forward-looking statement may be disclosed in the company's
filings with the SEC. Harris disclaims any intention or obligation
to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a
result of new information, future events, or otherwise. DATASOURCE:
Harris Corporation CONTACT: Susan Giuseppetti, RF Communications
Division, +1-585-241-8187, or , or Tom Hausman, Corporate
Headquarters, +1-321-727-9131, or , both of Harris Corporation Web
site: http://www.harris.com/
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