L3Harris Technologies, headquartered in Melbourne, Florida, USA, is a leading global aerospace and defense technology company. Formed through the merger of L3 Technologies and Harris Corporation in 2019, the company specializes in aircraft surveillance systems, space-based missile warning systems, and navigation technologies. L3Harris is committed to innovation, delivering advanced solutions for national security and commercial markets. With operations in over 100 countries, the company employs approximately 50,000 professionals, driving advancements in defense electronics and communication systems.
L3Harris's propulsion and spaceflight avionics, including two RL10 engines with a combined total thrust of nearly 48,000 pounds, were critical to delivering the NTS-3 to a precise orbit.
The system's three 12-kilowatt Hall thrusters will deliver and maintain the Gateway in lunar orbit, as they are more than twice as powerful as current ones.
L3Harris' GBOSS upgrade enhances U.S. Space Force telescope capabilities, improving Space Domain Awareness, threat detection, and operational coverage across defense networks.
A gas turbine hybrid VTOL aircraft is being developed for defense, integrating mission systems, autonomy, and long-range performance for low-altitude operations.
L3Harris received a $300 million contract from Italy to supply Gulfstream G550 aircraft for advanced airborne electronic warfare, boosting Italy's capabilities.
The upgrade includes avionics modernization, engine overhauls, and depot maintenance to enhance the Royal Moroccan Air Force’s C-130 fleet readiness through 2029.
The new L3Harris RS-25 engine throttled up to 111% during the 500-second acceptance test, demonstrating more thrust than what the space shuttle engines required.