U.S. Marine Corps Awards Harris Corporation $69 Million Delivery Order for Falcon(R) II AN/PRC-117F(C) Radios
August 11 2006 - 11:00AM
PR Newswire (US)
ROCHESTER, N.Y., Aug. 11 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Harris
Corporation (NYSE:HRS) today announced that it has received a $69
million delivery order for its Falcon(R) II AN/PRC-117F(C)
multiband, multimission radios (MBMMR) from the United States
Marine Corps (USMC). Harris will supply the Marine Corps with its
AN/PRC-117F(C) manpack and AN/VRC-103(V) vehicular systems. The
Falcon(R) II software-defined radio systems will allow the U.S.
Marine Corps to replace its legacy AN/PRC-113 and AN/PSC-5 radios.
"This order demonstrates the Marine Corps' continued confidence and
commitment to the combat-proven AN/PRC-117F(C) as their MBMMR
standard," said Dana Mehnert, president, Harris RF Communications
Division. "Our multiband, multimission 117F radios are ideally
suited to address the demanding mission requirements of the Marine
Corps." The AN/PRC-117F(C) radio systems will be used to upgrade
and replace the legacy tactical radio systems of the Marine Corps
active duty and reserve components, 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-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 $3.5 billion and nearly 14,000
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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