ROCHESTER, N.Y., Feb. 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Harris Corporation
(NYSE: HRS), a leading supplier of secure, tactical radios for defense forces
worldwide, today announced that it has been awarded a $68 million contract to
supply the government of Pakistan with Falcon(R) II tactical multiband radios.
"We are very pleased that the government of Pakistan has selected Harris
radios for this important mission," said Chester Massari, president, Harris RF
Communications Division. "The advanced technology of our radios will enhance
the capability of Pakistan's military to communicate up-to-the-minute
intelligence between patrols and headquarters operations."
Pakistan is an important partner to Coalition forces in the fight against
terrorism in the region. The use of software-programmable radios will
increase the interoperability of communications between Pakistani and
Coalition forces. Harris Falcon II radios are combat-proven and widely used
by U.S. and allied soldiers around the world.
Under the terms of the contract, Harris will supply its RF-5800H -- an
advanced, high-frequency (HF) SSB/VHF-FM radio that provides reliable and
secure tactical communications -- in the following quantities and
configurations: 1,635 HF manpack radios, 1,635 HF vehicular radio systems, 50
high-power vehicular radio systems, six high-power base station systems, and
two Radio Frequency Remote Control Systems. Ancillary equipment, spare and
repair parts, support equipment, training services, and logistics support will
also be provided by Harris.
Harris RF Communications Division is a leading supplier of secure voice
and data communications products, systems and networks to military,
government, and commercial organizations worldwide. Harris Corporation is an
international communications technology company focused on providing assured
communications(TM) products, systems and services for government and
commercial customers. The company's four operating divisions serve markets for
government communications, tactical radio, broadcast and microwave systems.
Harris provides systems and service to customers in more than 150 countries.
Additional information about Harris Corporation is available at
http://www.harris.com .
Forward-Looking Statement
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. Other factors that may
impact the company's results and forward-looking statement may be disclosed in
the company's filings with the SEC. 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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Related links:
http://www.harris.com
CONTACT:
Susan Giuseppetti, RF Communications
Division, +1-585-241-8187, or susan.giuseppetti@harris.com, or
Tom Hausman, Corporate Headquarters, +1-321-727-9131, or
tom.hausman@harris.com, both of Harris Corporation
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