HRS Harris Corp.

Harris Plays Central Role in Marine Corps Multiband Radio Modernization Program ROCHESTER, N.Y., June 5 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Harris Corporation (NYSE:HRS), an international communications and information technology company, has been awarded $118 million in orders to supply the U.S. Marine Corps with Falcon II(R) AN/PRC-117(F) multiband manpack radios. The Marines are acquiring the radios under a new $350 million Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract. Harris is the largest provider of tactical radios to the Marine Corps. Under terms of the contract, the Marine Corps will almost double its quantities of the AN/PRC-117(F), a widely deployed and battle-tested manpack radio that delivers multiband/multimission Type-1 secure voice and data communications in a single rugged package. The Harris IDIQ contract is part of the Marine Corps' Strategic Radio Plan, which will transition the Corps from legacy single-band radios to multiband, multimission software-defined radios. These radios provide extended frequency range, significant reductions in weight and size, waveform upgradeability and interoperability across many components of the U.S. forces. Harris is playing the central role in that plan, including the delivery of Falcon II multiband and HF manpack radios and the new JTRS-approved Falcon III(R) multiband handheld tactical radios. "We're pleased to help the Marines address their expanding mission requirements," said George Helm, vice president and general manager, U.S. Government Products, Harris RF Communications. "Harris is committed to providing our customers with a family of radios that not only meets the operational challenges faced by troops in the field today but also provides the ability to transition to the networked force of tomorrow. As part of the contract, Harris will also provide three dedicated technical service personnel who will be embedded with Marine maintenance companies. The AN/PRC-117F(C) radio covers the full 30-512 MHz frequency band using military standard voice and data waveforms, ensuring interoperability with a wide range of ground-based and airborne equipment. The radio features advanced tactical satellite voice and data capabilities required to communicate on the digital battlefield. Harris RF Communications Division is the leading supplier of secure voice and data communications products, systems and networks to military, government and commercial organizations worldwide. 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 more than $5 billion and more than 16,000 employees - including nearly 7,000 engineers and scientists. Harris is dedicated to developing best-in-class assured communications(R) 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 contract 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, +1-585-241-8186, , or Jim Burke, Corporate Headquarters, +1-321-727-9131, , both for Harris Corporation Web site: http://www.harris.com/

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