L3Harris
Coverage of L3Harris in the Nexus archive.
- Proposed no-bid $56M state contract with Motorola raising questions
Louisiana is considering a $56 million no-bid 10-year contract with Motorola to expand its role in the Louisiana Wireless Information Network (LWIN), a statewide emergency communication system. Critics question the lack of competition amid ongoing issues like outages and coverage gaps, while Motorola claims it is the only vendor capable of ensuring statewide interoperability.
- Pentagon inks deal with L3Harris to ramp rocket motor production
The Pentagon has entered a seven-year deal with L3Harris to increase production of rocket motors for PAC-3 and THAAD interceptors, though the agreement is not yet finalized.
- Qatari Air Force One will be taken offline for ‘maxed out’ upgrades: Trump
Trump announced that Qatari Air Force One will undergo offline upgrades due to being 'maxed out.' The modifications address concerns that the 747 jet modified by L3Harris lacks security measures typical for transporting the US president.
- Pressure mounts on US defense executives to boost weapons production
President Donald Trump is urging defense executives to accelerate weapons production amid wars in Ukraine and the Middle East straining U.S. stockpiles. A Defense and Innovation Summit hosted by Senator Dave McCormick addresses industrial capacity and supply chain challenges, with military leaders and defense companies emphasizing the need for faster production and innovation.
- SDA awards L3Harris, Sierra $1.75B for missile defense satellites
The Space Development Agency (SDA) has awarded L3Harris and Sierra a $1.75 billion contract to develop missile defense satellites for warning, tracking, and targeting. The project aims to accelerate Pentagon plans for demonstrating its Golden Dome missile defense shield by 2028.
- Defense startups raid auto and fracking sectors for parts to speed weapons output
Defense tech startups are repurposing automotive components and oil and gas industry parts to accelerate weapons production for the Pentagon. Companies like Castelion are using auto industry chips and fracking pipes to build rocket motors, aiming to meet high demand while reducing costs and lead times. Traditional defense contractors such as Lockheed and Northrop Grumman warn of rocket motor shortages, prompting new entrants to adopt methods from drugmakers and leverage alternative supply chains.
- NASA tests an in-orbit refueling device for deep space missions
NASA is testing a 'cryocoupler' developed by L3Harris for in-orbit refueling. The device aims to support deep space missions by enabling fuel replenishment in space.
- How L3Harris transformed a Qatari 747 into a new Air Force One plane before July 4
L3Harris modified a Qatari Boeing 747 into a new Air Force One aircraft in 10 months, employing 400 workers around the clock to meet a July 4 deadline, according to the company’s ISR division head.
- L3Harris, Turkish firm Skydagger to establish US co-production of FPV interceptors
L3Harris and Turkish firm Skydagger will establish US co-production of FPV interceptors. The agreement enables L3Harris to integrate a small interceptor drone onto its Vampire c-UAS platform for the first time.
- US Army picks out Vampire to fill a gap in its layered drone defenses
The US Army has contracted L3Harris to supply its Vampire counter-drone system for $106 million, enhancing layered defenses against hostile drones. The modular system uses APKWS rockets and can engage targets up to six kilometers away, with over 350,000 operational hours in combat since 2023.