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Harris AN/VRC-104 (V) Vehicular Systems Provide Army MRAPs with Secure, HF, Beyond-Line-of-Sight Communications ROCHESTER, N.Y., June 12 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Harris Corporation (NYSE:HRS), an international communications and information technology company, has received a $42 million order to provide high-frequency (HF) vehicular radio capabilities to the U.S. Army for Mine Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) vehicles. The Army is acquiring and installing 1,400 Harris Falcon II(R) AN/VRC-104(V) vehicular adapter systems in its MRAP vehicles. The AN/VRC-104(V) adapter kits provide power amplifiers, filters, antenna systems, mounting hardware, interconnect cables and other installation components for the vehicular installation of the Falcon II AN/PRC-150(C) manpack, a secure Type-1 encryption certified HF radio. "Harris HF radios continue to set the standard for terrestrial, long-haul beyond-line-of-site communications. The AN/PRC-150(C) is the most advanced HF tactical radio ever developed and has become the standard throughout the U.S. military," said George Helm, vice president and general manager, U.S. Government Products, Harris RF Communications. "This technology provides secure mobile communications, without the use of satellites, to stay connected. We're pleased to continue working with the Department of Defense on this very important program." The radios will be delivered on an expedited delivery schedule, in line with the MRAP program's ranking as the Pentagon's highest-priority procurement. MRAPs are designed to mitigate the effects of blasts through uniquely designed V-shaped hulls and raised chassis. "Harris high-volume production infrastructure gives us the flexibility to address these urgent U.S. requirements," Helm added. "This capability is one important way we provide added value to our customers, particularly when quick delivery equates to U.S. lives saved." 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 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 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 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 of Harris Corporation Web site: http://www.harris.com/

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