Harris Corporation (NYSE:HRS), an international communications and
information technology company, has received an $8 million order from a
country in the Middle East for Falcon® high-frequency manpack
radios as part of its tactical radio modernization program.
The Falcon II®RF-5800H
will provide this nation's armed forces with beyond line-of-sight
terrestrial voice and data communications. The RF-5800H is part of the
most fully integrated HF radio family in the world, offering advanced
features such as Third Generation-Automatic Link Establishment,
integrated data link protocols and embedded GPS receivers.
“The RF-5800H delivers highly reliable and secure communications even in
the most challenging mission environments, such as mountains and urban
areas,’’ said Brendan O’Connell, president, International Business,
Harris RF Communications. “We have delivered more than 100,000 Falcon II
HF manpack radios, which provide security forces with long-distance
voice and data links that lead to enhanced situational awareness and
command and control.”
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.
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.
