HRS Harris Corp.

U.S. Marine Corps Awards Harris Corporation $75 Million for AN/PRC-150(C) High-Frequency Radios ROCHESTER, N.Y., March 10 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Harris Corporation (NYSE:HRS), a leading supplier of secure, tactical radios for defense forces worldwide, has been awarded an Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract with a maximum value of $75 million to supply the U.S. Marines Corps with Harris Falcon(R) II HF radios, spares and training. "Harris is proud of its long-standing relationship with the United States Marine Corps and this latest contract demonstrates their continued confidence in our combat-proven AN/PRC-150(C) radios," said Dana Mehnert, vice president and general manager of business development and operations, Harris RF Communications Division. The AN/PRC-150(C) is the only HF radio with embedded communications security that has been certified for transmission of U.S. classified information. It is designed to meet the demanding security requirements of military forces around the world. 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: Tom Hausman, Corporate Headquarters, +1-321-727-9131, or , or Susan Giuseppetti, RF Communications Division, +1-585-241-8187, or , both of Harris Corporation Web site: http://www.harris.com/

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