7.31.2012

Harris Corporation Receives $30 Million Order from Kingdom of Jordan for Falcon Tactical Radio Systems

Harris Corporation Receives $30 Million Order from Kingdom of Jordan for Falcon Tactical Radio Systems:

Highlights:

  • Handheld and vehicular radio systems provide communication core for C4ISR capabilities.
  • Radios are part of a larger system linking personnel with each other and commanders.
  • Expands international deployment of Harris tactical communications solutions.



MELBOURNE, FL/ROCHESTER, NY, July 18, 2012 — Harris Corporation (NYSE:HRS), an international communications and information technology company, has received a $30 million order to provide the Kingdom of Jordan with tactical radios that will provide advanced communication capabilities in the next phase of the deployment of a modernized C4ISR system for its military.


The Harris Falcon III® and Falcon II® radio family will deliver the voice and data communications core for the country’s new command and control system.


"Harris is delivering tactical C4ISR solutions to our customers around the world with systems that address the widest range of mission applications," said Brendan O'Connell, president, International Business, Harris RF Communications. "Our products, systems and support are leading the transformation of tactical communications globally."


The latest order is a follow-on to a $26 million order, announced in February, in support of Jordan’s C4ISR system.


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 about 17,000 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.


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Contact Information:

Ben Rand

RF Communications

ben.rand@harris.com

585-241-8187


Jim Burke

Harris Corporation

jim.burke@harris.com

321-727-9131



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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.

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