L3Harris Technologies

L3Harris sees a need to increase the U.S. program of record for its OA-1K Skyraider II for special operations.

Boeing is kick-starting an electro-optical/infrared (EO/IR) payload production line at its facilities outside of Los Angeles.

The service’s special operations forces are arguing for their relevance as upgrade plans evolve.

L3Harris is pitching its Red Wolf low-cost cruise missile to the U.S. Air Force and other operators of the company’s OA-1K light attack aircraft.

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L3Harris expects a USAF production decision on a C-130H cockpit modernization program this year.

The GAO challenges SDA’s rapid satellite deployment, citing risks in missile tracking and ground readiness, while SDA defends its fast-track approach.

L3Harris will deliver low-cost cruise missiles to the U.S. Marine Corps by the end of the next year under a newly awarded contract worth $86.2 million.

L3Harris expects its new Missile Solutions unit, which combines Aerojet-Rocketdyne with critical missile systems, to generate $4.4 billion in revenue this year.

Shift5, a data and cybersecurity company, has replaced its co-founding CEO immediately.

The Royal Australian Air Force has taken delivery of its first MC-55A Peregrine intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance and electronic warfare aircraft.

NASA has named eight U.S. companies that are eligible to bid for the development of the Mars Telecommunications Orbiter.

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Analysts push for breaking up defense primes to boost valuations and meet market demands.

The U.S. Air Force expects a quick delivery of the Boeing 747-8i given to President Donald Trump by the government of Qatar.

Large defense companies and startups alike are challenging the de facto duopoly of Northrop Grumman and L3Harris-owned Aerojet Rocketdyne.

The U.S. military plans to spend $1 billion to take an ownership stake in a future L3Harris Technologies spin-off focused on solid rocket motor production for tactical missiles.

AE Industrial Partners will buy a majority stake in the RL-10 upper-stage rocket and space nuclear propulsion businesses from L3Harris for $507 million.

TransDigm has signed a definitive agreement with private equity firm Arlington Capital Partners for Stellant Systems for around $960 million in cash.

L3Harris plans to double production next year of Kratos-designed Zeus solid rocket motors for hypersonic vehicles, the company said on Dec. 23.

The delivery of the first MC-55 Peregrine multi-intelligence platform to the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) is imminent.

Rocket Lab is making its missile defense development debut as the SDA awarded the company one of four contracts for the next phase of its Tracking Layer

The U.S. Space Force recently took delivery of the first production unit for the Meadowlands Counter Communications System.

The U.S. Space Force’s first self-described space control platform has been approved for potential export to select allies and partners.

L3Harris says it is receiving increasing international interest in a business-jet-based airborne early warning and control aircraft.