HRS Harris Corp.

WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- (AUSA Booth 1907) -- Harris Corporation (NYSE:HRS) today announced it has been awarded orders totaling approximately $130 million from the United States Army for Falcon(R) II AN/PRC-150(C) high frequency (HF) radio systems for tactical, secure, and joint communications applications. Contracting agencies include the U.S. Army's Communications-Electronics Command and Marine Corps Systems Command. "This significant order demonstrates the Army's continued standardization on the AN/PRC-150(C) that is broadly used by the Army Reserve and Army National Guard," said Dana Mehnert, president, Harris RF Communications Division. "These radios provide secure voice and data over long distances without relying on satellite infrastructure and have established a reputation for reliability in both combat and emergency situations. Falcon II HF radios have also achieved success in more than 100 countries around the world and have become the standard for the UK Ministry of Defence HF radio standardization program and for many NATO and coalition partners." The Falcon II AN/PRC-150(C) HF manpack radio continues to provide the U.S. Army with reliable and secure beyond-line-of-sight radio communications in the most demanding battlefield environments. Its embedded information security features enable secure ground-to-ground and ground-to-air communications in all HF modes and in fixed-frequency modes with SINCGARS radios, thus becoming the long-range combat radio of choice for U.S. forces. 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 6,000 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: Kevin Aman, RF Communications Division, +1-585-241-8186, 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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