Harris Corporation Receives $23 Million Order From U.S. Department of Defense for Falcon III Handheld Tactical Radios Compatible With Suite B Encryption Standard

MELBOURNE, Fla. and ROCHESTER, N.Y., June 23, 2011 /PRNewswire/ --  

Highlights:

• Harris to provide U.S. DoD with new RF-310M-HH multiband, multi-mission, software-defined radios compatible with Suite B encryption.
• Radios will address applications for U.S. Secret and below interoperability.
• The RF-310M delivers secure, interoperable communications to U.S. Secret level of classification, allowing for more efficient deployments into a wider range of operational scenarios.

Harris Corporation (NYSE:HRS), an international communications and information technology company, has received a $23 million order to supply the U.S. Department of Defense with additional Falcon III® multiband, multi-mission, software-defined radios compatible with Suite B encryption.  The DoD is acquiring RF-310M-HH radios to provide simplified communications interoperability and information security handling in a range of ground-based applications.

The RF-310M-HH is the first and only tactical radio certified by the National Security Agency as compatible with Type-1, Suite B encryption.  The RF-310M offers U.S. Secret and below interoperability with tactical radios such as the Falcon III® AN/PRC-152(C) handheld and AN/PRC-117G manpack radios.

As an added benefit, because Suite B utilizes the commercial Advanced Encryption Standard (AES), the RF-310M-HH is considered a Non-Controlled Cryptographic Item.  This designation allows the radio to be provided to a wider-range of U.S. personnel and coalition partners, thus offering a reduced management burden and greater flexibility in employment.

"With its programmable encryption technology, Software Communications Architecture (SCA) and coverage of the entire 30-512 MHz frequency range, the RF-310M-HH addresses interoperability challenges presented in coalition and inter-agency operations," said Brendan O'Connell, president, Department of Defense business, Harris RF Communications.  "The RF-310M is based upon the same platform as the NSA-certified Type-1 AN/PRC-152(C).  This will allow for commonality in logistics and reduced administrative and training costs."

The RF-310M offers the DoD a familiar user experience in form factor, accessories and base station amplifiers.  The RF-310M also hosts the APCO P25 waveform, which provides interoperability with radios used by police and other emergency response organizations.  With its programmable encryption technology, Software Communications Architecture (SCA) and coverage of the entire 30-512 MHz frequency range, the RF-310M-HH addresses interoperability challenges presented in coalition and inter-agency operations.

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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