Harris Corporation Receives $9 Million Order from Nation in Asia for Falcon III Tactical Radios

Harris Corporation Receives $29 Million Order from Nation in Asia for Falcon III Tactical Radios Highlights:

New high-frequency manpack radios offer superior data communications capabilities.

Radios can transmit large data files, such as images.

Agreement highlights Harris continued leadership in wideband tactical data communications.

MELBOURNE, FL/ROCHESTER, NY, April 8, 2013 Harris Corporation (NYSE:HRS), an international communications and information technology company, has received a $29 million order to provide a nation in Asia with Falcon III wideband tactical radios. The radios will provide the countrys armed forces with critical country-wide data communications and improved mission capabilities as part of an overall modernization effort. The nation is acquiring the companys new RF-7800H high-frequency wideband manpack and RF-7800W High-Capacity Line-of-Sight radios. The new RF-7800H is the worlds first HF radio with high-speed wideband data capabilities. These advanced capabilities allow users to efficiently transmit large data files such as video images over very long range beyond-line-of-sight links. The radio is 20 percent smaller and lighter and offers data rates that are 10 times greater than other HF radios. Our RF-7800H and RF-7800W radios will enable these armed forces to operate with more detailed situational awareness than previous generations of radios, said Brendan OConnell president, international business unit, Harris RF Communications. Additional information on the Harris Falcon family of radios is available at http://rf.harris.com/capabilities/tactical-radios-networking/default.asp 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 $5.5 billion of annual revenue and about 15,000 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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