HRS Harris Corp.

ROCHESTER, N.Y., June 13 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Harris Corporation (NYSE:HRS) today announced it has been awarded contracts totaling approximately $50 million from the U.S. Army for its Falcon(R) II AN/PRC- 150(C) high frequency (HF) radios. In addition to supporting the Army's ongoing missions as part of Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom, the AN/PRC-150(C) radios will be used to support several distinct efforts by the U.S. Army, including communicating potential biohazards and providing a communications backbone during times of natural disasters. The company received a contract as part of the Joint Biological Point Detection System/Biological Integrated Detection Systems (JBPDS) program by the U.S Army Research, Development and Engineering Command. JBPDS equipment will monitor, detect, and alert officials to airborne biological threats. The HF radios will be utilized as part of the communications system to relay possible threat information. Harris has also received contracts to provide the Army National Guard with AN/PRC-150(C) radios for much-needed emergency communications as the hurricane season begins. The HF radios will provide rugged, long-haul communications in several states where hurricanes may be prevalent. "With its digital voice algorithm, the AN/PRC-150(C) provides clear voice communications over stressed HF channels, making it highly reliable in times of crisis," said Jerry Adams, director of U.S. Army sales, Harris RF Communications. "Its embedded, high- speed modem and automatic link establishment ensure that the Army can transmit crucial data rapidly, securely, and effectively, even in degraded channel conditions." The AN/PRC-150(C) is a member of the Falcon(R) II family of multiband tactical radio systems. It is an advanced HF-SSB/VHF-FM manpack radio that provides reliable tactical communications through enhanced secure voice and data performance, networking, and extended battery life. 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 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 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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