Harris Corporation Awarded $15 Million Order to Supply Tactical Radios to Middle East Nation

Highlights:

  • Includes SINCGARS and SpearNet radios, training and support services
  • Supports ground forces of the military’s aviation branch
  • Strengthens Harris’ position as provider of international tactical communications solutions

ROCHESTER, N.Y.--()--Harris Corporation (NYSE:HRS) has received a $15 million order to provide tactical radios, management systems, training and field support services to a nation in the Middle East as part of an ongoing modernization program. The contract was awarded during the fourth quarter of Harris’ 2016 fiscal year.

Harris will provide Single Channel Ground and Airborne Radio System (SINCGARS) radios, which provide the secure voice communications backbone for ground forces in more than 30 countries, and SpearNet tactical radios, which enable high-throughput voice and data networking on and off the battlefield.

“These radios will deliver advanced communications capabilities to the ground segment of the nation’s aviation force,” said Chris Young, president, Harris Communication Systems. “This order recognizes the continued trust in our tactical radios’ exceptional capabilities.”

About Harris Corporation

Harris Corporation is a leading technology innovator, solving our customers’ toughest mission-critical challenges by providing solutions that connect, inform and protect. Harris supports customers in more than 125 countries, has approximately $8 billion in annual revenue and 22,000 employees worldwide. The company is organized into four business segments: Communication Systems, Space and Intelligence Systems, Electronic Systems, and Critical Networks. Learn more at 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 value or expected value of orders, contracts or programs are forward-looking and involve risk 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.

Contacts

Harris Critical Networks
Tim White, 260-494-0408
Harris Communication Systems
tim.white@harris.com
or
Jim Burke, 321-727-9131
Corporate Headquarters
jim.burke@harris.com

Release Summary

Harris (NYSE:HRS) has received a $15M order to provide tactical radios, management systems, training and field support services to a Middle East nation as part of an ongoing modernization program.

Contacts

Harris Critical Networks
Tim White, 260-494-0408
Harris Communication Systems
tim.white@harris.com
or
Jim Burke, 321-727-9131
Corporate Headquarters
jim.burke@harris.com