L3Harris Technologies announced today achieving a critical design review (CDR) milestone for the Viper Shield electronic warfare (EW) system, which will provide improved offensive and defensive EW capabilities for F-16 Block 70/72 Foreign Military Sales (FMS) aircraft. The AN/ALQ-254(V)1 Viper Shield successfully completed a CDR milestone with partner Lockheed Martin …
Read More »Samir Mehta Named New President of L3Harris’ Communication Systems Segment
L3Harris Technologies has announced Samir (Sam) Mehta as the new president for its Communication Systems segment, reporting to Chair and Chief Executive Officer, Christopher E. Kubasik. “I am both excited and humbled by the opportunity to join such a great team and dynamic company,” said Mehta. “As a leader in defence …
Read More »L3Harris Completes Link 16 Acquisition
L3Harris Technologies today announced closing its acquisition of Viasat Inc.’s (NASDAQ: VSAT) Tactical Data Links product line – commonly known as Link 16 – for approximately $1.96 billion, subject to customary adjustments. The company announced the signing of a definitive agreement to acquire the TDL network in October 2022 and …
Read More »Hensoldt and L3Harris join forces for NATO surveillance programme
Sensor solutions provider HENSOLDT and L3Harris Technologies join forces to develop new capabilities for NATO’s Alliance Future Surveillance and Control (AFSC) programme. Both companies have signed a joint strategic cooperation agreement to combine their respective skills in the areas of platform-independent mission solutions. In the frame of the cooperation, HENSOLDT, …
Read More »L3Harris Books $947M Services Contract for Air Force Electronic Warfare Countermeasures Program
L3Harris Technologies has received a 10-year, $947.3 million sole source contract from the U.S. Air Force for engineering services in support of an aircraft electronic warfare system initiative. The contractor will provide block and non-block cycle services for the AN/ALQ-172 Countermeasures Program and Air Force Global Strike Command’s enhancement efforts, the Department …
Read More »US Navy Awards L3Harris Technologies $104 Million Contract for F/A-18 Electronic Warfare System
The U.S. Navy has awarded L3Harris Technologies (NYSE:LHX) a $104 million follow-on contract to supply the next production lot of the electronic warfare (EW) system that protects F/A-18 Hornet and Super Hornet aircraft against electronic threats. The announcement was made in conjunction with vHook’20 being held virtually, September 10-12. L3Harris will manufacture …
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