Harris Corporation Receives $7.6 Million Order from U.S. Department of Defense for Falcon III® AN/PRC-117G Multiband Manpack Radios

MELBOURNE, Fla. and ROCHESTER, N.Y., April 20, 2011 /PRNewswire/ --

Highlights:

• Harris supplying Falcon III wideband networking radios to U.S. Department of Defense for advanced tactical communications capabilities.
• Forces will deploy radios for both interoperable voice and high-bandwidth data communications, enabled network-enabled missions and improved interoperability.
• Order continues Harris leadership in transformation of tactical communications market.

Harris Corporation (NYSE: HRS), an international communications and information technology company, has received a $7.6 million order from the U.S. Department of Defense for its Falcon III® AN/PRC-117G multiband manpack radio systems.  The DoD is acquiring the radios to provide deployed forces with expanded wireless tactical communications capabilities such as video, e-mail and collaborative chat.

The field-proven AN/PRC-117G is a first-of-its-kind radio, delivering unprecedented situational awareness 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.

"The AN/PRC-117G enables  network connectivity to the tactical edge  in real-time and delivers significant new combat applications to the squad and below level,'' said Brendan O'Connell, president, Department of Defense business unit, Harris RF Communications.  "With the wideband networking capabilities of the 117G, forces will have real-time access to intelligence, situational awareness and effective fires."

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