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Harris test confirms outstanding performance of satellite communications system MELBOURNE, Fla., April 5 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Harris Corporation (NYSE:HRS), an international communications and information technology company, has completed the formal testing of its Advanced Extremely High Frequency (AEHF) Navy Multiband Terminal prototype system two weeks ahead of schedule. The company's completion of the prototype test represents yet another success in a series of milestone achievements for Harris, which is competing for the $1 billion-plus U.S. Navy communications program. Conducted at the Harris Navy Integration and Test Facility in Palm Bay, Florida, the company's testing verified that all aspects of the Harris Navy Multiband Terminal (NMT) and interfaces to the U.S. government-furnished antennas exhibited exceptional performance across the required breadth of communications. "Our outstanding prototype test results, combined with our ongoing investments in the follow-on NMT System Development and Demonstration phase, ensure the Navy that Harris offers the lowest-risk NMT solution going forward," said Sheldon Fox, vice president and general manager of Department of Defense Programs, Harris Government Communications Systems Division. "The Harris NMT approach utilizes proven, readily available technologies that will deliver a highly reliable and technically capable terminal to the warfighter." The test utilized the common Communications Group and ship Antenna Group terminals developed by Harris, along with U.S. government-furnished antennas for submarine mast, submarine periscope and shore applications. As determined by Harris, it was successful in demonstrating low data rate (LDR) and medium data rate (MDR) communications using an operational MILSTAR satellite. Extended data rate (XDR) and simultaneous LDR-MDR communications also were demonstrated operating with MIT-Lincoln Laboratory's satellite simulator. Harris teammate Azoic Engineering developed the software required to access the MILSTAR and future AEHF satellites - a critical element of the NMT Phase 1A Program. Harris won a contract in 2003 to develop four prototypes for the next- generation AEHF NMT. The NMT Phase 1A Program is a 43-month effort to design and develop prototype Q-band SATCOM submarine, shipboard and shore terminals in support of the U.S. Navy's FORCEnet concept. The U.S. Space and Naval Warfare Systems Command, on behalf of its organizational partner, the Navy's Program Executive Office for C4I, expects to downselect the NMT contract to a single performer in the third quarter of fiscal 2007. Once fielded, the AEHF NMT will serve as the common element among naval information networks, providing interconnection of individual naval assets with other services and the Global Information Grid. About Harris Corporation Harris is an international communications and information technology company serving government and commercial markets in more than 150 countries. Headquartered in Melbourne, Florida, the company has annual revenue of about $4 billion and more than 14,000 employees -- including more than 6,000 engineers and scientists. Harris is dedicated to developing best-in-class assured communications(TM) products, systems, and services for global markets, including government communications, RF communications, broadcast communications, and wireless transmission network solutions. Additional information about Harris Corporation is available at 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 Jim Burke, Corporate Headquarters, +1-321-727-9131, , both of Harris Corporation Web site: http://www.harris.com/ http://www.careers.harris.com/

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