HRS Harris Corp.

Harris Corporation Awarded Radio Systems Contract by U.S. Navy ROCHESTER, N.Y., Aug. 31 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Harris Corporation (NYSE:HRS), a leading supplier of secure, tactical and strategic communications systems for worldwide defense forces, today announced that it has completed the first shipment of equipment for the Flight 1 T-AKE HF program. The company was awarded a $2.1 million contract from the U.S. Navy Space and Naval Warfare Systems Command (SPAWAR), Systems Center Charleston, in December of 2003. The contract is for shipboard high-frequency (HF) radio transceivers and R-2368B(V)1 receiver subsystems. Harris' RF Communications Division, headquartered in Rochester, New York, will supply these radio subsystems for a new class of combat logistics-force ships being built under the T-AKE program. The new T-AKE is a dry cargo/ammunition ship that will be operated by the military sealift command. These ships will transfer cargo and ammunition to U.S. Navy ships and other naval forces deployed at sea. "Harris' experience with shipboard HF gives us the ability to offer a highly reliable solution without the need for major non-recurring expenses," said Mark Moretto, business development manager, RF Communications Division. "The system architecture is a proven solution in use with the U.S. Navy, and Harris' approach represented the lowest-risk, most reliable system based on our software-defined Falcon(R) II product line." The Navy uses HF radio communications products for coordination with U.S. Navy ships in battle-groups and for long-haul communications needs. Harris is a premier supplier to the U.S. Navy of broadband communications systems that provide high levels of automation and reliability. Harris RF Communications Division is a leading supplier of secure voice and data communications products, systems and networks to military, government, and commercial organizations worldwide. Harris Corporation is an international communications technology company focused on providing assured communications(TM) products, systems and services for government and commercial customers. The company's four operating divisions serve markets for government communications, tactical radio, broadcast, microwave, and network support systems. Harris provides systems and service to customers in more than 150 countries. 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 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: Susan Giuseppetti, RF Communications Division, or , or +1-585-241-8187; or Tom Hausman, Corporate Headquarters, , or +1-321-727-9131, both of Harris Corporation Web site: http://www.harris.com/

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