HRS Harris Corp.

U.S. Army Awards Harris Corporation Contract for Falcon(R) II AN/PRC-150(C) HF Radios Valued at Approximately $50 Million ROCHESTER, N.Y., July 7 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Harris Corporation (NYSE:HRS), a leading supplier of secure, tactical radios for defense forces worldwide, has been awarded a contract for nearly $50 million by the U.S. Army for Harris Falcon(R) II AN/PRC-150(C) manpack and AN/VRC-104 vehicular high-frequency (HF) radios. "These advanced HF radio systems will be used for the Army's Modularity Program and to address the critical needs of the Army National Guard and Reserve," said Dana Mehnert, vice president and general manager of business development and operations, Harris RF Communications Division. "Harris is pleased to continue to support the Army with secure radio system solutions that address its demanding communication requirements." Modularity is the Army's major force-transformation initiative and involves the redesign of the operational Army into a larger, more powerful, flexible and rapidly deployable force. 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. Along with the Harris AN/PRC-117F(C) multiband, multimission radio, the AN/PRC-150(C) has been a vital means of tactical Beyond Line of Site (BLOS) radio communications for U.S. forces deployed in Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom. 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 Tom Hausman, Corporate Headquarters, +1-321-727-9131, , both of Harris Corporation Web site: http://www.harris.com/

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