HRS Harris Corp.

SATCOM Terminals Will Provide Internet and Video Communications On Frigates, Cruisers, and Destroyers MELBOURNE, Fla., June 16 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Harris Corporation (NYSE:HRS), an international communications and information technology company, has received a potential five-year, $77 million Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract from the U.S. Navy for development and production of multiband satellite communications terminals that will provide high-speed communications for military personnel serving onboard cruisers and destroyers. Under the IDIQ contract, the company received an initial award valued at $17.5 million. Harris will supply up to 55 1.3-meter satellite communications terminals with X- and Ku-band capabilities for the Navy's Commercial Broadband Satellite Program (CBSP) Unit Level Variant. The higher bandwidth capacity of these terminals will enable the Navy to enhance morale-related communications services, such as providing high-speed Internet access and video communications onboard destroyers and other unit level ships, which carry as many as 300 military personnel. "High-bandwidth satellite communications are a core competency of Harris. These SATCOM terminals will significantly enhance the Navy's ability to offer shipboard personnel access to Internet services, thereby play a key role in supporting programs that maintain high morale and wellbeing," said Wes Covell, president of Harris Defense Programs. "We are very proud that the Navy has again selected Harris as its provider of shipboard communications systems." Harris announced on May 28 that it was selected by the Navy to provide broadband SATCOM terminals for the CBSP Force Level Variant for aircraft carriers and amphibious assault ships. Harris Defense Programs develops, supplies, and integrates communications and information processing products, systems, and networks for a diverse base of aerospace, terrestrial and maritime applications supporting U.S. Department of Defense missions. Harris is committed to delivering leading-edge technologies that support the military's ongoing transformation to network- centric communications. 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 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. 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, ; or Marc Raimondi, Harris Corporation - Washington, D.C., +1-202-739-3732, Web site: http://www.harris.com/

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