Harris Corp. Joins In-house FAA Team to Pursue Modernization
of Automated Flight Service Stations

WASHINGTON D.C., January 13, 2004 - Harris Corporation (NYSE:HRS), a leading integrator of air traffic control communications systems and weather data processing solutions for the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), today announced that it will be part of an FAA team formed to bid on a public/private
A-76 competition. An A-76 allows commercial companies to prepare a proposal and compete against the in-house "bids" of federal agencies currently doing the work. In this case, the FAA has asked Harris to join with its in-house team-called the Most Efficient Organization (MEO)-to compete for the management and operation of the Automated Flight Service Station (AFSS) services.

"The MEO is preparing to offer 'New Flight Services' to the aviation community with expanded safety and security benefits at reduced cost to the American public," said Bob McMullen, program manager, FAA MEO. "It is our intent under this A-76 process to reinforce the efficiency, effectiveness, and experience of the agency over the life of this contract, and beyond, by being in synch with the needs and wants of our customers."

Under the MEO bid, Harris will provide systems integration and communications capabilities, including its proven Operational and Supportability Implementation System (OASIS) for flight planning and weather briefing support. Harris already provides these services to the AFSSs and is now bidding to continue in that role as part of the FAA team.

"We are very pleased that the FAA's MEO has asked Harris to be a part of its team," said Al Dukes, president, Civil Programs business unit, Harris Government Communications Systems Division (GCSD). "This builds on the significant and ongoing relationship that has evolved between Harris and the FAA over the past 20 years."

In addition to Harris, the MEO team also includes ICF Consulting, a company with significant experience in the A-76 process and government competitions.

Harris has a long history of developing and integrating systems solutions for the FAA and the global air traffic control network. Harris is one of two contractors selected for the Rapid Preliminary Development Effort of the FAA's Next Generation Air/Ground Communications (NEXCOM) program, which is a cornerstone of NAS modernization. In addition, Harris is the prime contractor for the FAA Telecommunications Infrastructure (FTI) program, which will provide improved communications services to more than 5,000 FAA facilities nationwide.

Other FAA programs developed by Harris are the Weather And Radar Processor (WARP), a weather system serving the en-route air traffic control environment; the Voice Switching and Control System (VSCS), which provides the critical air-to-ground communications links between en-route aircraft and air traffic controllers throughout the Continental United States; and the Alaskan NAS Interfacility Communications System (ANICS), a satellite-based network that provides critical NAS interfacility communications (voice and data) for the FAA's Alaskan Region.

Harris GCSD, one of five divisions within Harris Corporation, conducts advanced research studies, develops prototypes, and produces and supports state-of-the-art, assured communications and information systems that solve the mission-critical communications challenges of its military and government customers, while serving as the technology base for the company's diverse commercial businesses. Harris Corporation, which also provides tactical radio, microwave, broadcast, and network products and systems, serves customers in more than 150 countries. For more information, visit www.harris.com.