Harris Corporation to Enhance Soldier Radio Waveform for U.S. Department of Defense

Harris Corporation to Enhance Soldier Radio Waveform for U.S. Department of Defense Highlights:

Broadens capabilities of Soldier Radio Waveform for wideband networking.

Provides faster mission plan updates to full battlefield radio network.

Demonstrates Harris leadership in DoDs continued rollout of the wideband tactical network.

MELBOURNE, FL/ROCHESTER, NY, November 19, 2013 The U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) has selected Harris Corporation (NYSE:HRS) to enhance the capabilities of the militarys Soldier Radio Waveform (SRW). The Army awarded Harris $9 million in orders to make improvements to SRW under the 2012 SRW Software In-Service Support Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity contract. The orders were received during the first quarter of fiscal 2014. SRW is an open-standard voice and data waveform used to extend battlefield networks to the tactical edge. Harris will incorporate features that make it easier and faster to port the SRW software to a wide range of radios, reducing development costs. Several features under contract will simplify the operation and management of the SRW network. The U.S. government is leveraging Harris leadership and expertise in tactical communications to provide the warfighter with greater operational capability in wideband networking, said George Helm, president, Department of Defense business, Harris RF Communications. These are the first of many enhancements that will strengthen the performance of SRW and address evolving mission requirements. The enhancements developed by Harris will be placed in the Joint Tactical Networking Center Information Repository, which facilitates software re-use in DoD tactical radios. Harris has industry-leading expertise in SRW, including waveform porting, testing, validation and certification. Both the Harris Falcon III AN/PRC-117G and AN/PRC-152A are Joint Tactical Radio System (JTRS) and NSA Type-1 certified for SRW implementation. Additionally, Harris has integrated the AN/PRC-117G and AN/PRC-152A with the JTRS Joint Enterprise Network Manager to assure interoperability with tactical radios developed by other vendors. 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: Ben Rand

RF Communications

ben.rand@harris.com

585-241-8187 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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