HRS Harris Corp.

ROCHESTER, N.Y., March 9 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Harris Corporation (NYSE:HRS) today announced that the U.S. Army has awarded the company a $58 million order for Falcon(R) II AN/PRC-150(C) high-frequency (HF) radio systems for tactical, secure, and joint communications applications. The order has been awarded under the terms of a previously announced Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract. "The U.S. Army's transformation demands that smaller groups of forces be able to securely communicate at greater distances," said Jerry Adams, director, U.S. Army Sales, Harris RF Communications Division. "The long-haul capabilities of the AN/PRC-150(C) radio systems allow soldiers to transmit voice, data, images, and situational awareness information, using the highest grade of encryption available." Harris will supply its AN/PRC-150(C) manpack and AN/VRC-104(V)3 vehicular systems. The Harris AN/PRC-150(C) is an advanced, high-frequency radio covering the 1.6 to 60 MHz frequency spectrum and its embedded communications security has been certified for transmission of U.S. classified information. The AN/VRC-104(V)3 vehicular product is a fully integrated communications system that includes the Harris AN/PRC-150(C) tactical radio and a 150-watt high-frequency power amplifier. The Harris AN/PRC-150(C) HF manpack radio, which provides secure, long- range voice and data capabilities even in the harshest conditions, has become the long-range combat net radio of choice for U.S. forces. Its embedded information security features enable secure ground-to-ground and ground-to-air communications in all HF modes and in fixed-frequency modes with SINCGARS radios. 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 is an international communications and information technology company serving government and commercial markets in more than 150 countries. With headquarters in Melbourne, Florida, the company has annual sales of over $3 billion and more than 13,000 employees -- including 5,500 engineers and scientists -- dedicated to the development of best-in-class assured communications(TM) products, systems, and services. The company's operating divisions serve markets for government communications, RF communications, broadcast communications, and microwave communications. 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. Other factors that may impact the company's results and forward- looking statements 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 Sheppard, RF Communications Division, +1-585-241-8187, or , or Brent Dietz, Corporate Headquarters, +1-321-724-3554, or , both of Harris Web site: http://www.harris.com/

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