Harris Corporation Dedicates New Test Facility For Missile Defense Communications Systems.

Business Editors/Technology Writers

MELBOURNE, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 1, 2002

Harris Corporation (NYSE:HRS), a leading supplier and integrator of sophisticated command, control and communications systems for defense applications, today hosted a group of U.S. military and industry guests at its Palm Bay, Florida facilities to help dedicate the new In-Flight Interceptor Communications System (IFICS) data terminal test facility. The IFICS provides critical communications between ground command and control systems and ballistic missile interceptors of the Ground-based Midcourse Defense (GMD) program, formerly known as National Missile Defense (NMD).

The new 3,145-square foot building is used as a test bed for the checkout and qualification of Harris-built IFICS hardware prior to shipment and installation at various remote locations supporting GMD. The unique facility contains an 18-foot diameter inflatable radome, as well as an isolated foundation that provides the long-term stability and stiffness required for mounting and operating a highly dynamic tracking antenna. In addition, the building contains a large shielded room designed to reduce the effects of electrical and magnetic interference. BRPH Companies, Melbourne, Florida, was the building contractor.

Bob Henry, president, Harris Government Communications Systems Division (GCSD), presided over the ceremony with other military and industry leaders in attendance, including U.S. Army Brigadier General John Holly, program director, GMD Systems for the U.S. Missile Defense Agency (MDA); Mr. Richard A. Black, director, GMD Special Projects and Program Support, The Boeing Company; and Ms. Kelley Zelickson, director, Battle Management Command, Control, and Communications (BMC3), TRW Corporation's Missile Defense Division.

"Harris has been a key participant in the design, development, and testing of communications systems for the GMD program since the inception of the Strategic Defense Initiative," said Bob Henry. "Harris is pleased to put forward this significant capital investment to help ensure that systems destined for delivery to the MDA are thoroughly tested and qualified so that they work with precision if called upon to defend our nation against ballistic missile attacks."

Under a six-year, $70 million contract with TRW Inc., Huntsville, Alabama, Harris is designing, developing, and testing the prototype communications systems being installed at the Ronald Reagan Test Site (RTS) at Kwajalein Atoll in the Marshall Islands and at Harris facilities in Palm Bay, Florida. The contract value for Harris could rise to more than $130 million if the company is awarded a proposed option to produce the IFICS as part of the BMC3 element of GMD. In addition, work on the program includes establishing a pilot production line for the communications system.

The Harris-built IFICS Data Terminal was instrumental in successful GMD interceptor tests in July and December of 2001.

In addition to the IFICS Data Terminal work with TRW, Harris is under a one-year, $2 million contract with The Boeing Company, to provide modeling, design and development technical support for the GMD Communications Network (GCN).

Harris GCSD conducts advanced research studies, develops prototypes, and produces and supports state-of-the-art, highly reliable communications and information systems that solve the mission-critical communications challenges of its military and government customers, and provides the technology base for the company's diverse commercial businesses.

Harris Corporation is an international communications equipment company focused on providing product, system, and service solutions for commercial and government customers. The company's five operating divisions serve markets for microwave, broadcast, network support, tactical radio, and government systems. Harris has sales and service facilities in more than 90 countries. Additional information about Harris Corporation is available at http://www.harris.com.

This press release contains forward-looking statements that reflect management's 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.