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L3Harris Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: LHX) generates a steady flow of news tied to its role as a defense technology company focused on space, communications and missile solutions. This page aggregates coverage of L3Harris announcements, contracts and strategic actions so readers can follow how the company’s activities evolve across the space, air, land, sea and cyber domains.
Recent news highlights L3Harris’ reorganization into three business segments: Space & Mission Systems, Communications & Spectrum Dominance and Missile Solutions. Articles also cover major developments in missile propulsion, such as investments in solid rocket motor capacity and follow-on production contracts for Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System propulsion units, as well as plans to create an independently traded Missile Solutions company supported by a proposed convertible preferred investment from the Department of War.
Space-related news includes contracts from the Space Development Agency for infrared tracking satellites that support missile warning and defense architectures, along with portfolio moves such as the sale of a controlling interest in the Space Propulsion and Power Systems business to AE Industrial Partners while retaining a minority stake. Coverage of communications and electronic warfare activities features demonstrations of interoperable, software-defined networks that connect multiple U.S. government agencies and domains.
Readers can use this news feed to track LHX earnings announcements, segment realignments, facility investments, partnerships with organizations such as EDGE Group in the UAE, and other disclosures that illustrate how L3Harris positions its technology within the defense industrial base. For investors, analysts and industry observers, the page offers a single view of the company’s most recent public updates and contract awards.
L3Harris Technologies (NYSE: LHX) has entered into a significant long-term agreement with the Dutch Ministry of Defence for the FOXTROT program, valued at up to 1 billion euros. The deal focuses on delivering advanced Falcon® IV radios.
The battle-proven communication systems will enhance secure military communications by enabling interoperability with European and NATO forces. The Falcon IV radios will provide immediate interoperability with over 1 million tactical devices already deployed globally.
L3Harris Technologies' Netherlands B.V. has committed to strengthening the Dutch defense industry through European technology partnerships, developing local maintenance facilities, and investing in Dutch talent recruitment and training.
L3Harris Technologies (NYSE: LHX) has successfully completed the sale of its Commercial Aviation Solutions (CAS) business to an affiliate of TJC L.P. for $800 million in an all-cash transaction. The CAS business, previously part of L3Harris' Integrated Missions Systems segment, focuses on commercial flight training, flight data analytics, commercial avionics, and related capabilities.
TJC has completed the acquisition of L3Harris Technologies (NYSE:LHX) Commercial Aviation Solutions (CAS) business for $800 million. The acquisition encompasses two main operating units:
The Avionics unit specializes in mission-critical aviation products, serving over 160 aircraft platforms across commercial, business, and military markets. Their product portfolio includes ADS-B NextGen surveillance, voice and data recorders, collision avoidance systems, and navigation products.
The Commercial Training Solutions (CTS) unit provides comprehensive aircraft training solutions, including full flight simulators, training devices, and airline-specific qualification courses. Their airline academy offers integrated training programs spanning 12-18 months, covering flight training, instruction, type rating, and airline placement services.
L3Harris Technologies (NYSE: LHX) has successfully introduced its new advanced large solid rocket motor, the eSR-19, during a recent Missile Defense Agency (MDA) test. The motor powered both stages of the company's air-launched, Medium Range Ballistic Missile target vehicle during the Flight Test Other-40 (Stellar Banshee) exercise.
The test demonstrated the USS Pinckney's ability to detect and track an advanced hypersonic target, including firing a simulated upgraded Standard Missile 6. The eSR-19 is an enhanced version of the SR-19 used in Minuteman III strategic missiles, featuring a lighter filament-wound composite case for improved performance. This successful mission marks L3Harris' 39th launch supporting the U.S. missile defense program.
Shield AI has secured a $240 million F-1 strategic funding round, achieving a $5.3 billion valuation. The round saw major participation from strategic investors L3Harris (NYSE: LHX) and Hanwha Aerospace, alongside existing investors including Andreessen Horowitz.
The funding will support the expansion of Hivemind Enterprise, an AI-powered autonomy software suite that enables developers and organizations to build, test, and deploy autonomous systems. The platform offers an integrated autonomy factory, industrial-grade middleware, and mission control capabilities.
Shield AI's technology has demonstrated success in autonomously operating various aircraft including F-16s, MQ-20s, and V-BATs in GPS- and communications-denied environments. The company's partnership with L3Harris aims to accelerate the delivery of AI-enabled solutions and emerging technologies for customer needs.
L3Harris Technologies (NYSE: LHX) has announced an increase in its quarterly cash dividend from $1.16 to $1.20 per share, marking its 24th consecutive annual dividend increase. The new dividend will be payable on March 21, 2025, to shareholders of record as of March 10, 2025. This adjustment raises the annualized dividend rate from $4.64 to $4.80 per share. The increase aligns with the company's strategic initiative to prioritize cash returns to shareholders.
L3Harris Technologies [NYSE: LHX] and Shield AI have announced a collaboration to demonstrate electronic warfare operations using AI-enabled unmanned systems. The partnership combines L3Harris' DiSCO™ (Distributed Spectrum Collaboration and Operations) software with Shield AI's Hivemind autonomy software.
DiSCO™, a software-defined Electromagnetic Battle Management ecosystem, can detect, collect, and analyze threat signals within minutes. The integration aims to enable autonomous systems that can sense, adapt, and act while executing physical and electromagnetic movements in complex battlefield environments.
The collaboration focuses on developing distributed, autonomous kill webs for real-time operation in contested environments. L3Harris and Shield AI plan to continue demonstrations and integrations to deliver scalable, multi-domain solutions for the U.S. and its allies.
L3Harris Technologies (NYSE: LHX) has initiated construction of four new solid rocket motor production facilities in Camden, Arkansas, marking a significant expansion of its manufacturing capabilities. The project is part of a $215.6 million cooperative agreement with the Defense Department's Defense Production Act Title III program to enhance domestic rocket propulsion manufacturing capacity.
The expansion includes a 60,000-square-foot state-of-the-art facility that will centralize production, reducing motor manufacturing travel distance by 80%. Additional construction includes a dedicated mixer building and propellant processing buildings. The company is also modernizing facilities in Orange County, Virginia, and transitioning production of inert components to Huntsville, Alabama.
This strategic investment aims to address growing demand for tactical and strategic missile capabilities, supporting national defense and deterrence efforts. The expansion is expected to boost Arkansas's aerospace industry, which is currently the state's largest export sector.
L3Harris Technologies (NYSE: LHX) has announced its participation in the Barclays 42nd Annual Industrial Conference in Miami. Chair and CEO Christopher E. Kubasik and CFO Ken Bedingfield, who also serves as Aerojet Rocketdyne President, will deliver a presentation at 8:05 a.m. ET on Thursday, February 20.
The company will provide public access to the presentation through a livestream on the L3Harris website. For those unable to attend or watch live, a recording of the presentation will be made available after the event.
L3Harris Technologies (NYSE: LHX) has unveiled AMORPHOUS, a groundbreaking software platform designed to control thousands of autonomous assets through a single user interface. The system, which stands for Autonomous Multi-domain Operations Resiliency Platform for Heterogeneous Unmanned Swarms, features an open architecture enabling control of various uncrewed platforms, payloads, and systems from different manufacturers.
The software provides an intuitive and distributed command-and-control interface for complex military operations. Currently under development with prototypes for the U.S. Army and Defense Innovation Unit, AMORPHOUS has demonstrated its capability to control multiple assets across different vehicle types and domains during government-managed tests. A key feature is its support for decentralized decision-making, allowing individual uncrewed assets to perform autonomous tasks and make real-time tactical decisions within the network.