MELBOURNE, Fla., April 13, 2011 /PRNewswire/ --
Highlights:
- Provides missile data and command destruct capability for
AMRAAM missile
- Telemetry modules to be provided to Warner Robins Air Logistics
Center in Georgia
- Brings total value of contract for Harris to over $170 million since 1991
Harris Corporation (NYSE: HRS), an international communications
and information technology company, has been awarded a two-year,
$15 million Warhead Replacement
Tactical Telemetry Modules (WRTTM) order for telemetry modules
supporting the U.S. Air Force Advanced Medium-Range Air-to-Air
Missile. Under the follow-on delivery order, Harris will
deliver 135 WRTTMs to the Air Logistics Center at Warner Robins Air Force Base in Georgia. The follow-on contract brings
the overall value of the program for Harris to more than
$170 million since 1991.
The AIM-120 Advanced Medium-Range Air-to-Air Missile (AMRAAM) is
designed to take maximum advantage of the highly accurate,
long-range target detection capabilities offered by the advanced
radar systems of modern-day warplanes.
During live test and training firings at Tyndall Air Force Base,
Florida, the Harris WRTTM has
provided weapon system evaluators with critical flight and
performance information about the AMRAAM, as well as command
destruct capability for the missile – from the time it is launched
from F-15, F-16, and F-22 aircraft until impact.
"The proven performance, reliability and availability of our
telemetry modules are key contributors to the long-standing success
of the Air Force's Weapon System Evaluation program," said
Sheldon Fox, group president, Harris
Government Communications Systems. "We are pleased that the
Air Force continues to select Harris equipment to play a vital role
in its ongoing weapons evaluation initiatives."
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
approximately $6 billion of annual
revenue and more than 16,000 employees — including nearly 7,000
engineers and scientists. Harris is dedicated to developing
best-in-class assured communications® products, systems, and
services. Additional information about Harris Corporation is
available at www.harris.com.
SOURCE Harris Corporation