HRS Harris Corp.

ROCHESTER, N.Y., May 3 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Harris Corporation (NYSE:HRS), an international communications and information technology company, has been awarded an Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity contract with a maximum value of $422 million to supply the Department of Defense with its Falcon(R) high-frequency multiband radio systems. The contract includes an initial delivery order for the U.S. Army valued at $104 million. The contract calls for Harris to deliver Falcon II AN/PRC-150(C) HF manpack radios and related vehicular and base station systems, as well as installation and training, over five years. Deliveries will begin later this summer. "This is a great contract award for Harris. We have a long history of supporting the Army with battle-tested, beyond line-of-sight HF radio equipment, and we're pleased to continue this relationship," said Dana Mehnert, president, RF Communications Division, Harris Corporation. "Harris is committed to providing a wide range of tactical radio solutions and support to the U.S. Department of Defense." The Falcon line is the most advanced family of radios in the world. Built with features such as embedded communications security certified for transmission of U.S. classified information, the radios are designed to meet the demanding security requirements of military forces around the world. About Harris Corporation 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 Corporation 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/. 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 Jim Burke, Corporate Headquarters, +1-321-727-9131, , both of Harris Corporation Web site: http://www.harris.com/

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