U.S. Air Force Awards Harris Corporation $11 Million AMRAAM Missile Telemetry Modules Follow-on Contract
February 09 2012 - 8:00AM
Business Wire
Harris Corporation (NYSE:HRS), an international communications
and information technology company, has been awarded a multi-year,
$11 million follow-on order for Warhead Replacement Tactical
Telemetry Modules (WRTTM) supporting the U.S. Air Force Advanced
Medium-Range Air-to-Air Missile. Under this newest order, Harris
will deliver WRTTMs to the Tyndall Air Force Base in Florida. The
contract brings the overall value of the WRTTM program to Harris to
more than $181 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
in 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 Harris
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.
"The Air Force continues to recognize our delivery performance as
WRTTM plays an important role in weapons evaluations and other
warfighter 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 about
17,000 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.
Forward-Looking Statements
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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,
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