Harris Corporation (NYSE:HRS), an international communications and
information technology company, has received a $51 million order from
the Government of Iraq to provide high-performance tactical
communication solutions for a range of security missions.
Iraq is acquiring radios and accessories from both the Harris Falcon II
and Falcon III families for its security forces. As part of the order,
Harris will provide Falcon III® RF-7800S
wideband Secure Personal Radios, Falcon II® RF-5800M
multiband handheld radios and RF-5800H
high-frequency manpack radios, along with accessories and training
services.
“The Falcon family of Harris radios will provide Iraqi security forces
with field-proven, secure communications for a broad range of
challenging missions,” said Brendan O’Connell, president, International
Business, Harris RF Communications. “Harris offers the most complete
portfolio of combat-proven tactical radios and related mission-critical
products that address current and emerging needs of forces operating in
harsh environments.”
The Falcon III RF-7800S is a lightweight body-worn tactical radio that
provides full-duplex voice and data communications over 2 kilometers.
The RF-5800M-HH is an advanced, multiband, multi-mission handheld radio
that provides voice and data in the 30 MHz to 512 MHz frequency range.
The RF-5800H is a high-frequency manpack radio for secure, reliable
beyond-line-of-site terrestrial communications.
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.
