HRS Harris Corp.

Harris Corporation Awarded Technical Services Contract by U.S. Air Force Air Mobility Command MELBOURNE, Fla., Oct. 27 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Harris Corporation (NYSE:HRS), a leading provider of mission-critical technical services, today announced that it has been awarded a one-year, $2.6 million follow-on contract by the U.S. Air Force Air Mobility Command (AMC) to provide a standardized approach to the certification, security documentation and computer system security audit functions for AMC's Enterprise Security Support (ESS) program. The base contract contains four one-year option periods with a potential total value to Harris of more than $14 million. "AMC is a valued, long-term customer and we're extremely pleased that they have continued confidence in Harris and our ability to provide this vital function," said Larry Whitfield, president of Harris Technical Services Corporation (HTSC). "In partnership with our Air Force team members, we will continue to excel in this critical, information assurance support mission." Under terms of the new contract, HTSC will provide security-related technical documentation, engineering and security testing, and computer system security audit support for AMC's ESS program. This support will include threat identification, certification and accreditation, vulnerability analysis, risk assessment, and countermeasure identification for the duration of the contract performance period. As the Air Force component of the U.S. Transportation Command (TRANSCOM), AMC is the single manager for air mobility. Its mission is to provide airlift, air refueling, special air mission, and aeromedical evacuation for U.S. military forces, and to supply forces to theater commands in support of wartime missions. HTSC is a wholly owned subsidiary of Harris Corporation, serving the information technology services marketplace. HTSC provides world-class, cost- effective operation, maintenance, engineering, and technical support services to the U.S. government, prime contractors, and other Harris divisions. 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: Sleighton Meyer, Government Communications Systems Division, +1-321-727-6514, or , or Tom Hausman, Corporate Headquarters, +1-321-727-9131, or , both of Harris Corporation Web site: http://www.harris.com/

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