Harris Corporation Receives $6 Million Order from NATO Nation for Falcon III Tactical Wideband and High Frequency Radios

Harris Corporation Receives $16 Million Order from NATO Nation for Falcon III Tactical Wideband and High Frequency Radios Highlights:

Delivering radios to NATO nations armed forces

Radios provide rapid reaction forces with Type-1 secure voice and data communications

Establishes Falcon radios as standard for interoperable tactical communications solutions

ROCHESTER, N.Y., March 30, 2015 Harris Corporation (NYSE:HRS) has received a $16 million order from a NATO nation for both wideband and high-frequency (HF) radios from the companys Falcon line of tactical radios. The nation is acquiring the Falcon III AN/PRC-117G manpack, AN/PRC-152A handheld, and AN/PRC-150 HF radios, which provide Type-1 secure voice and data communications for wideband networking and beyond-line-of-sight environments. The Harris Falcon III tactical radio product line provides reliable interoperability with U.S. and NATO forces, enabling the nations military personnel to securely and seamlessly communicate during joint missions, said Brendan OConnell, president, Tactical Communications, Harris RF Communications. In addition, Falcon III radios also enable high-bandwidth applications for heightened situational awareness such as streaming video, simultaneous voice and data feeds, and collaborative chat. 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 13,000 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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