Harris Corporation Receives $ Million Order to Supply Tactical Radio Systems to Philippines Armed Forces

Harris Corporation Receives $12 Million Order to Supply Tactical Radio Systems to Philippines Armed Forces Highlights:

Radios provide secure voice and data connectivity in vehicular and handheld configurations

Part of an ongoing modernization program for the Armed Forces of the Philippines

Order represents continued international standardization on the Harris Falcon platform

ROCHESTER, N.Y., Feb. 16, 2016 Harris Corporation (NYSE:HRS) has received a $12 million order to provide the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) with Harris Falcon III tactical vehicular radios, intercom systems and handheld radios, as part of a communications modernization program. Harris will provide the Light Armored Division of the Philippine Army with the Falcon RF-7800V Combat Net Radio integrated into the RF-7800I Intercom Systems. This comprehensive solution for in-vehicle voice and data communications delivers secure tactical network connectivity. Harris also will provide the Falcon RF-7800V handheld VHF Combat Net Radio for general use by the Army. These radios will provide soldiers in the Philippine Army with advanced command and control, and real-time situational awareness capabilities, said Brendan OConnell, president, Tactical Communications, Harris Communication Systems. They also will have secure interoperability with more than 15,000 Harris Falcon radios currently fielded within the AFP. 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. # # # Contact Information: Tim White

Harris Communication Systems

tim.white@harris.com

260-451-7145 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 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.

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