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Harris Data Terminal Provides Communications Between Fire Control System and Interceptor MELBOURNE, Fla., Oct. 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- An advanced data terminal developed by Harris Corporation (NYSE:HRS) played a key role in another successful test conducted during the weekend by the U.S. Missile Defense Agency's Ground-based Midcourse Defense system. A Harris data terminal, used in the In-Flight Interceptor Communications System (IFICS) at Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, successfully communicated with an interceptor launched from the base, enabling the interceptor to hit the incoming missile. The Flight Test Ground-based Midcourse Defense-03a demonstrated key capabilities of the interceptor and related components, including in-flight communications between the fire control system and the ballistic missile interceptor. The Harris data terminal enables the ground command and control system to provide updates to the interceptor after launch, and is a critical component of the U.S. Missile Defense Program. "The successful performance of the Harris data terminal is another milestone achievement in our nearly 20-year history of designing, developing and testing communications systems for the Missile Defense Agency and its predecessor organizations," said Sheldon Fox, president of Harris Defense Programs. Harris is working under a multiyear, $200 million contract with Northrop Grumman Mission Systems. Both Harris and Northrop Grumman support Boeing in the design and development of the IFICS Data Terminals. To date, nine of the terminals have been completed for testing purposes and for Limited Deployment Operations. Harris Defense Programs business is a major developer, supplier and integrator of communications and information processing products, systems, and networks for a diverse base of aerospace, terrestrial and maritime programs. Harris supports the ongoing transformation of military communications for U.S. and international customers. 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 over $4 billion and 16,000 employees -- including nearly 7,000 engineers and scientists. Harris is dedicated to developing best-in-class assured communications(TM) products, systems, and services. Additional information about Harris Corporation is available at http://www.harris.com/. Forward-Looking Statements 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 of Harris Defense Programs, +1-321-727-6514, , or Jim Burke of Harris Corporation, +1-321-727-9131, Web site: http://www.harris.com/

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