Harris Corporation Awarded $30 Million Contract for Intra-Flight Data Link Components Onboard F-35 Joint Strike Fighter
May 11 2004 - 8:01AM
PR Newswire (US)
Harris Corporation Awarded $30 Million Contract for Intra-Flight
Data Link Components Onboard F-35 Joint Strike Fighter WASHINGTON,
May 11 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Harris Corporation , a world
leader in advanced avionics for military aircraft, today announced
that it was awarded a six-year, $30.7 million contract by Northrop
Grumman Space Technology to design and develop hardware components
for the Intra-Flight Data Link (IFDL) system for the F-35 Joint
Strike Fighter (JSF). Harris estimates that its avionics work on
the F-35 JSF program could exceed $2.5 billion by 2026. The
announcement was made during the Armed Forces Communications and
Electronics Association (AFCEA) TechNet International 2004
conference (Harris Booth #222), held May 11-13, 2004 at the
Washington D.C. Convention Center. "JSF is a key element of our
military's modernization plan and we are pleased that Northrop
Grumman has selected Harris to provide world-class avionics for the
F-35 JSF," said Dan Pearson, president, Defense Programs business
unit, Harris Government Communications Systems Division (GCSD).
"Furthermore, the F-35 represents yet another defense platform for
Harris phased array antenna technology, which is an integral
component of IFDL." Under terms of the contract, Harris will
provide the remote electronics for the aircraft, including the
phased array antenna and antenna interface hardware for Northrop
Grumman Space Technology's IFDL system. Northrop Grumman's IFDL
system utilizes sophisticated data link design and software-
defined radio technology to enable advanced communications within
and among formations, or "flights" of F-35 aircraft. This
capability significantly enhances situational awareness and
operational effectiveness for F-35 pilots, providing unmatched
levels of connectivity during flight operations. Equipment
delivered under this contract will support aircraft that support
the formal flight and subsystems testing of all three variants of
the F-35. The contract spans through 2009, with initial delivery of
flight-ready hardware expected in 2007. Successful testing of this
system could lead to production contracts for 2,593 aircraft to be
used by the U.S. Air Force, Navy, Marine Corps and the United
Kingdom. Lockheed Martin is developing the F-35 in conjunction with
its principal industrial partners, Northrop Grumman and BAE
SYSTEMS. Companies worldwide are participating in the F-35's
development. Among the aircraft that the F-35 will replace are the
AV-8B Harrier, A-10, F-16, and F/A-18, as well as the United
Kingdom's Harrier GR.7 and Sea Harrier. The new, stealthy F-35
aircraft is designed to be a highly sophisticated, survivable
weapon system that meets multiple military service performance
requirements while achieving strict affordability targets. Harris
GCSD, one of five divisions within Harris Corporation, conducts
advanced research studies, develops prototypes, and produces and
supports state-of-the-art, assured communications(TM) systems and
information solutions that solve the mission-critical
communications challenges of its military and government customers,
while serving as the technology base for the company's diverse
commercial businesses. Harris Corporation, which also provides
tactical radio, broadcast, microwave, and network support products
and systems, serves customers in more than 150 countries.
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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. 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: Sleighton Meyer, Government
Communications Systems Division, +1-321-727-6514, or , or Tom
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Harris Corporation Web site: http://www.harris.com/
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