Harris Corporation Receives $8 Million Order for Falcon III Wideband Radios from Nation in Central Asia

Harris Corporation Receives $18 Million Order for Falcon III Wideband Radios from Nation in Central Asia Highlights:

Delivering high-frequency and multiband tactical radios to nations armed forces

Establishes crucial communication links for operating in beyond line-of-sight and line-of-sight environments

Further expands international deployment of Falcon III portfolio of tactical radios

ROCHESTER, NY, Oct. 30, 2014 Harris Corporation (NYSE:HRS) has received an $18 million order from a nation in Central Asia for Falcon III wideband tactical radios. The radios will provide advanced voice and data capabilities for the countrys armed forces on the frontline. The order was received during the first quarter of fiscal 2015. The nation is acquiring the RF-7800H high-frequency manpack and the RF-7850M multiband handheld radios. The RF-7800H is the first HF manpack radio with high-speed wideband data capabilities, allowing users to efficiently transmit large data files over beyond line-of-sight links. The RF-7850M multiband radio supports the latest wideband and narrowband networking waveforms and provides forward-deployed teams with capabilities to communicate with greater speed and detail. Harris radios deliver highly reliable and secure communications for critical missions on the battlefield, said Brendan OConnell, president, international business, Harris RF Communications. Both the RF-7800H and the RF-7850M radio systems are crucial for delivering secure, up-to-the-minute situational awareness and effective 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 companys 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. militarys 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 125 countries. Headquartered in Melbourne, Florida, the company has approximately $5 billion of annual revenue and about 14,000 employees including 6,000 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 harris.com. # # # Contact Information: Karen Craft

RF Communications

kcraft@harris.com

585-242-3520 Jim Burke

Harris Corporation

jim.burke@harris.com

321-727-9131 # # # Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements that reflect managements 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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