Highlights:
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Provides operational battlefield management capability for UAE Armed
Forces
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Supports UAE land forces’ transition to digital operations
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Establishes Harris position as best-in-breed battlefield systems
integrator for global customers
Company Website:
http://www.harris.com
MELBOURNE, Fla. -- (Business Wire)
Harris Corporation (NYSE:HRS) has received a two-year, $189 million
contract to provide an integrated battle management system (BMS) to the
United Arab Emirates Armed Forces. The contract was received during the
first quarter of Harris' fiscal 2017.
The Harris system will provide the UAE with initial operational
capabilities as the country implements enhanced battlefield management
solutions. The contract was issued under the Emirates Command & Control
System (ECCS) Land Tactical System (ELTS) program, a major C4ISR program
that will integrate, coordinate and maximize the combined efficiency of
UAE Armed Forces assets.
“This Land Tactical System project represents a major milestone in the
advancement of battlefield management and staff function capabilities
for the UAE Armed Forces,” said Ed Zoiss, president, Harris Electronic
Systems. "It will help ensure that the UAE Land Forces brigades are
equipped to succeed on the modern battlefield.”
Harris Battlefield Management Systems offer military customers a
cutting-edge, continuous operations platform for situational awareness
and staff functions. Through a combination of sophisticated technology
and high-value systems integration services, military users can
effectively track hostile and blue forces, develop and execute tactical
operations and integrate personnel, intelligence, local weather,
planning, and other data into battlefield operations.
About Harris Corporation
Harris Corporation is a leading technology innovator, solving customers’
toughest mission-critical challenges by providing solutions that
connect, inform and protect. Harris supports government and commercial
customers in more than 100 countries and has approximately $6 billion in
annual revenue. The company is organized into three business segments:
Communication Systems, Space and Intelligence Systems and Electronic
Systems. Learn more at harris.com.
Forward-Looking Statements
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
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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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Contacts:
Harris Electronic Systems
Deb Green, 321-727-6780
dgreen20@harris.com
or
Harris
Corporation
Jim Burke, 321-727-9131
jim.burke@harris.com
Source: Harris Corporation
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