HRS Harris Corp.

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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