HRS Harris Corp.

MELBOURNE, Fla., Oct. 4 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Harris Corporation (NYSE:HRS), an international communications and information technology company, has added O'Neil & Associates to its team that is competing for a potential 15-year, $600 million U.S. Army strategic SATCOM program called Modernization of Enterprise Terminals (MET). The MET program will provide the next generation of military satellite communications terminals that are positioned around the globe for use in high-priority military communications and missile defense. Award of the contract is anticipated in May 2008. The first terminal is scheduled for fielding in 2010, with program completion slated for 2020. Harris is acting as prime contractor in the pursuit which will replace up to 80 aging AN/GSC-52, GSC-39, FSC-78 and other strategic satellite communications terminals around the world with new, X- and Ka-band-capable terminals that will work with the new Wideband Global Satellite constellation as well as legacy satellite systems. O'Neil & Associates is a supplier of world-class logistics and interactive, electronic training manuals. They also will support the Harris team in minimizing spare parts costs for the MET program. In August Harris announced that it had added General Dynamics SATCOM Technologies to its MET program because of its vast experience in developing and providing successful X- and Ka-band satellite communications products. "Logistics and training will play a key role in the success of this program, so we are very pleased to have O'Neil & Associates as a member of the Harris MET team," said Sheldon Fox, president of Harris Defense Programs. "The Harris team is uniquely qualified for the MET program, based on our experience in modernizing the AN/GSC-52 terminals, as well as our extensive legacy in providing multiband tactical terminals to the DoD." 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, Harris Defense Programs, +1-321-727-6514, , or Jim Burke, Harris Corporation, +1-321-727-9131, Web site: http://www.harris.com/

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