Harris Corporation Awarded $300 Million Contract From International Customer for Tactical Radio Modernization

ROCHESTER, N.Y., Jan. 13, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Harris Corporation (NYSE: HRS), an international communications and information technology company, has received a multi-year contract exceeding $300 million from an international customer to provide military radios and other equipment as part of a tactical communications modernization program.

In the initial phase of the contract, involving orders greater than $100 million, Harris will provide the full range of communication capabilities from its Falcon II® line, including Falcon II RF-5800M multiband radios; RF-5800V Very High-Frequency (VHF) radios; and RF-5800H High-Frequency (HF) radios.

"Our tactical radios form the backbone of critically important systems that enable defense forces to communicate by voice and data in a range of missions, including defense and homeland security," said Andy Start, president, international business unit, Harris RF Communications.  "Our Falcon radios set the standard for reliable and highly secure tactical communications."

Falcon II RF-5800H high-frequency radios provide beyond line-of-sight communications in the most demanding environments, along with advanced features such as Third Generation-Automatic Link Establishment (3G-ALE), integrated data link protocols and embedded GPS receivers.

The Falcon II RF-5800M is a software-programmable handheld radio supporting continuous VHF/UHF operation across the 30 to 512 MHz bandwidth.  RF-5800M radios provide multi-mission, multi-mode secure interoperability in a compact, lightweight package.

The Falcon II RF-5800V is a lightweight VHF handheld radio that provides squad-level communications using the Harris Quicklook waveform and Citadel II encryption.

Harris RF Communications is the leading global supplier of secure radio communications and embedded high-grade encryption solutions for military, government and commercial organizations.  The company's Falcon® family of software-defined tactical radio systems encompasses manpack, handheld and vehicular applications.  Falcon III is the next generation of radios network-centric operations worldwide.  Harris RF Communications is also a leading supplier of assured communications® systems and equipment for public safety, utility and transportation markets — with products ranging from the most advanced IP voice and data networks to portable and mobile single- and multiband radios.

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 $5 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.

Forward-Looking Statements

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.  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.

SOURCE Harris Corporation

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