Harris Corporation Receives $16 Million in Orders from U.S. Department of Defense for Falcon III and Falcon II Tactical Radio Systems

MELBOURNE, Fla. and ROCHESTER, N.Y., July 13, 2011 /PRNewswire/ --

Highlights:

• DoD acquiring range of Harris tactical communications technologies, including AN/PRC-117G wideband manpack radio systems.
• Radios supply ground personnel with next-generation interoperable voice and data communications and wideband networking capabilities.
• Represents continued strong adoption of next-generation Harris tactical communication systems by U.S. Department of Defense.

Harris Corporation (NYSE: HRS), an international communications and information technology company, has received orders totaling $16 million to supply the U.S. Department of Defense with a range of Falcon II® and Falcon III® tactical communication systems, including the AN/PRC-117G multiband manpack radio.  The DoD is acquiring the radios to provide ground forces with expanded interoperable voice and high-bandwidth data communications.

The field-proven AN/PRC-117G is a first-of-its-kind radio, delivering unprecedented situational awareness and command and control through wideband networking of the battlefield.  The system delivers critical real-time information to warfighters on the move and their field commanders through a man-portable software-defined radio with significantly reduced size and weight.  The Falcon III radio platform enables missions such as checkpoint and patrol biometrics, convoy tracking, route planning and fires de-confliction.

In addition, the DoD is also acquiring the Falcon III AN/PRC-152(C), the most widely fielded JTRS-approved multiband handheld radio and the Falcon III RF-310M-HH, the first and only Type-1 Suite B-compatible tactical military handheld radio, along with the widely deployed Falcon II AN/VRC-104, a vehicular-based radio system that includes the AN/PRC-150(C) high-frequency manpack.  Harris also is providing accessories, training and other field support.

"Harris Falcon III is delivering the tactical network that our military needs to stay connected at the edge." The Harris Falcon III family of radios addresses the DoD's full gamut of mission requirements for line-of-sight, beyond-line-of-sight and wideband networking communications,'' said Brendan O'Connell, president, Department of Defense business, Harris RF Communications.  "These systems build on the acclaimed success of our widely deployed Falcon II line, which is in use around the world, by the United States, NATO and other allied nations.  The Falcon line is software-defined and software-upgradeable to support emerging applications."

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 supporting the U.S. military's Joint Tactical Radio System (JTRS) requirements, as well as 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 $6 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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