Harris Corporation Receives $16 Million Order to Provide U.S. Army With Falcon III AN/PRC-117G Multiband Manpack Tactical Radios

MELBOURNE, Fla. and ROCHESTER, N.Y., June 21, 2011 /PRNewswire/ --

Highlights:

• Providing additional AN/PRC-117G radios to U.S. Army for range of tactical communication requirements.
• Radios are part of Army's transition to a networked digital battlefield that supplies voice and high-bandwidth data capabilities to forces at the tactical edge.
• Improved interoperability provides enhanced coordination and mission planning, while reducing risk of friendly fire.

Harris Corporation (NYSE:HRS), an international communications and information technology company, has received a $16 million order from the U.S. Army for Falcon III® AN/PRC-117G multiband manpack radios systems.

The Army is acquiring the AN/PRC-117G radios as part of its transition to a networked digital battlefield.  The AN/PRC-117G features a software-defined, upgradeable platform for both voice and data that supports network-enabled missions such as convoy tracking, mission operations planning and medical evacuation (MEDEVAC).  

"The AN/PRC-117G provides the Army with the most versatile platform for terrestrial and satellite communications," said Brendan O'Connell, president, Department of Defense business, Harris RF Communications.   "The AN/PRC-117G is widely deployed by all branches of the Department of Defense, fulfilling current requirements, and is upgradeable to meet the emerging requirements of tomorrow."

The AN/PRC-117G is a JTRS Software Communications Architecture-certified, NSA Type-1 certified wideband manpack radio system.   With its fully integrated and NSA-certified High Assurance Internet Protocol Equipment (HAIPE) networking encryption, the AN/PRC-117G provides the highest level of information assurance to tactical units.

The development of the AN/PRC-117G manpack radio has followed the U.S. Joint Tactical Radio System (JTRS) program's Enterprise Business Model (EBM).  The EBM encourages companies to develop next-generation solutions in tactical communications using their own investment capital. In doing so, the EBM encourages competition, increases innovation, reduces costs and speeds development of important capabilities.

The Falcon III AN/PRC-117G and other Falcon III radios have been adopted by the U.S. Department of Defense, federal agencies and key allies such as the United Kingdom, Canada, Germany, other NATO countries and Australia.

Harris RF Communications is the leading global supplier of secure radio communications and embedded high-grade encryption solutions for military, government and commercial organizations.  

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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