Harris Corporation Awarded $4.5 Million Contract by Boeing for Apache Helicopter Solid State Recording Device
August 02 2006 - 9:00AM
PR Newswire (US)
MELBOURNE, Fla., Aug. 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Harris
Corporation (NYSE:HRS), a world leader in advanced avionics for
military aircraft, today announced that it has been awarded a $4.5
million contract by The Boeing Company (NYSE:BA) to develop and
supply preproduction Solid State Recording Device (SSRD) units for
the U.S. Army's AH-64D Apache Longbow helicopter. The SSRD stores
sensor data and video, aircraft systems data and other high-
density data required to maximize aircrew situational awareness and
training, as well as aircraft maintenance. The value of the
production phase of the contract is estimated at $16.4 million,
bringing the total potential value of the SSRD program for Harris
to nearly $21 million. "As a longtime supplier to Boeing on the
Apache aircraft, we at Harris are very pleased to be selected for
the SSRD contract," said Sheldon Fox, vice president and general
manager of the Department of Defense Programs business unit of the
Harris Government Communications Systems Division. "The Harris SSRD
will provide the next generation of powerful, onboard data storage
and retrieval capabilities to support the Apache helicopter's
combat missions." The Harris SSRD replaces the Expanded Data
Transfer Unit and combines the separate data and video storage
devices on the Multiyear II Apache AH-64D. The SSRD provides a
minimum of 64 Gigabytes of nonvolatile, removable onboard data
storage in a small, lightweight and ruggedized military package.
The device features a powerful processor and memory hardware, and
communicates with on-board mission processors via multiple 1
Gigabyte Ethernet interfaces. The Apache Longbow helicopter
features fully integrated avionics and weapons, and a
state-of-the-art modem that transmits real-time, secure and
digitized battlefield information to air and ground forces. It can
rapidly detect, classify, prioritize and engage stationary or
moving targets at standoff ranges in nearly all weather
environments. Harris Government Communications Systems Division
conducts advanced research studies, develops prototypes, and
produces and supports state-of-the- art, assured communications(TM)
solutions and information systems that solve the mission-critical
challenges of its military and government customers, while serving
as the technology base for the company's diverse commercial
businesses. Harris Corporation 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. The company's four operating divisions serve markets
for government communications, RF communications, broadcast
communications, and microwave communications. For more information,
visit http://www.harris.com/ . Sound interesting? Find great jobs
at Harris: http://www.careers.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: Sleighton Meyer, Government
Communications Systems Division, +1-321-727-6514, 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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