Harris Corporation, a manufacturer of digital microwave radios, wireless local loop telephony systems, broadband wireless access products, secure communications systems, has been awarded a two and a half year, $18M contract to produce telemetry modules supporting the US Air Force Advanced Medium-Range Air-to-Air Missile (AMRAAM).

Harris stated that this follow-on contract brings the overall value of the program for it to USD154m since 1991.

The Company believes that the AIM-120 AMRAAM takes maximum advantage of the highly accurate target detection capabilities offered by the advanced radar systems of modern-day warplanes.

"The proven performance, reliability and availability of our telemetry modules are key contributors to the long-standing success of the Air Force's Weapon System Evaluation program," Pat Seamon, vice president, Avionics and Electronics Programs, Harris Government Communications Systems (News - Alert) said.

The company also said that during test and training firings at Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida, the Harris Warhead Replacement Tactical Telemetry Module provided weapon system evaluators with critical flight and performance information about the AMRAAM. The module also has command destruct capability for the missile from the time it is launched from F-15, F-16, and F/A-22 aircraft until final impact.

Headquartered in Melbourne, Florida, the company claims to have approximately $5 billion of annual revenue and more than 16,000 employees including nearly 7,000 engineers and scientists. Harris is dedicated to developing best-in-class assured communications products, systems, and services.

Harris Corporation has also announced that Scott T. Mikuen, will take over as the company’s new vice president and general counsel effective October 15, 2010. He will succeed Gene Cavallucci, 63, who is retiring in December after 20 years with the company.