U.S. Marine Corps Awards Harris Corporation $140 Million in Orders for Falcon(R) II AN/PRC-150(C) and AN/PRC-117F(C) Radios
March 13 2006 - 3:23PM
PR Newswire (US)
ROCHESTER, N.Y., March 13 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Harris
Corporation (NYSE:HRS) today announced that the United States
Marine Corps (USMC) has awarded the company orders totaling
approximately $140 million for Falcon(R) II AN/PRC-150(C)
high-frequency (HF) radios and AN/PRC-117F(C) multiband,
multimission radios (MBMMR). The orders have been awarded under two
previously announced contracts. Harris will supply its
AN/PRC-150(C) manpack and AN/VRC-104(V)3 vehicular systems as well
as its AN/PRC-117F(C) manpack and AN/VRC-103(V) vehicular systems.
The Falcon II software-defined radio systems will allow the U.S.
Marine Corps to replace its legacy AN/PRC-104, AN/PRC-113, and
AN/PSC-5 radios. "We are privileged to continue serving the United
States Marine Corps and are honored that they have chosen to
replace their current radios with our Falcon II radio systems,"
said Dana Mehnert, vice president and general manager of U.S.
Government products, Harris RF Communications Division. "Harris has
emerged as a primary tactical communications supplier to the U.S.
Marine Corps with the MBMMR and HF standardization programs." The
AN/PRC-150(C) and AN/PRC-117F(C) radio systems will be used to
upgrade and replace the Marine Corps' active duty and reserve
components' legacy tactical radio systems, and also will be used
for other USMC programs such as: Target Location, Designation, and
Hand-Off System (TLDHS); Expeditionary Fighting Vehicle (EFV); and
Light Armored Vehicle-Command and Control (LAV-C2). 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 is a fully integrated, vehicular
communications system that includes the Harris AN/PRC-150(C)
tactical radio and a 150-watt, high- frequency power amplifier. The
Harris AN/PRC-117F(C) is an advanced multiband radio covering the
entire 30 to 512 MHz frequency spectrum. Its embedded COMSEC has
NSA certification, ensuring compliance with secure U.S. Government
Type-1 encryption algorithms. In addition, the radio is JITC
certified for operation over military standard satellites. The
AN/VRC-103(V) is a fully integrated, vehicular communications
system that includes the Harris AN/PRC-117F(C) tactical radio and
the Harris AM-7588 Multiband Power Amplifier. This system also
covers the entire 30 to 512 MHz frequency range while offering 50
watts transmit power and on-the-move communications capabilities.
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. 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 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 Corporation Web
site: http://www.harris.com/
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