L3Harris Technologies is an American technology company, defense contractor, and information technology services provider serving government, defense, and commercial sectors. Within the space industry, L3Harris specializes in providing end-to-end satellite solutions, including spacecraft, payloads, and ground software, and is a key player in space domain awareness. They develop and manufacture space-qualified components like traveling wave tubes, reflectors, and optical systems, and they also contribute to missions like the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope and Artemis II. L3Harris partners with organizations like NASA, the U.S. Space Force, and the Missile Defense Agency.
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On Feb. 27, Citi Research identified L3Harris Technologies (LHX), Iridium Communications (IRDM), and Lockheed Martin (LMT) as key beneficiaries of a projected surge in U.S. defense spending.
L3Harris Technologies implemented a 2026 corporate restructuring that merged its space capabilities into the Space & Mission Systems business unit under the leadership of Samir Mehta.
L3Harris’s restructuring aims to align its satellite payload and missile defense divisions to match the Pentagon’s two-year spiral development cadence.
L3Harris Technologies holds an $843 million Space Development Agency contract for the Tranche 3 Tracking Layer.
L3Harris received a Tranche 3 Tracking Layer contract worth $843 million from the Space Development Agency.
Stellant Systems’ space roots trace back to the 1960s with the Hughes Microwave Tube Division and include expertise from L3Harris and other legacy companies.
Lockheed Martin Corporation, L3Harris Technologies, Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Parsons Corporation, and Peraton are major companies operating in the space situational awareness market.
The four RL10 engines that will power the exploration upper stage are manufactured by L3Harris Technologies.
ViaSat-3 F3 is partnered with Boeing and L3Harris and has an anticipated service entry in mid‑2026.
Boeing and L3Harris are partners on the ViaSat-3 F3 satellite.
L3Harris set Communications & Spectrum Dominance (CSD) guidance for 2026 at $8 billion.
L3Harris’ Space and Airborne Systems experienced lower volume from program timing in the space systems business and lower classified volume in intel and cyber in 2025.
L3Harris’ Communication Systems business experienced increased international deliveries for software-defined resilient communications products in 2025.
L3Harris is forecasting overall company growth in 2026 with reorganized business segments.
Revenue in L3Harris Space and Airborne Systems (SAS) was roughly flat in 2025.
L3Harris’ Communication Systems business grew revenue 4% year-over-year to $5.7 billion in 2025.
A government shutdown impacted L3Harris SAS contracts in the fourth quarter of 2025 by delaying award timing.
L3Harris created a Missile Solutions (MSL) segment combining Aerojet with critical missile systems including air-launched effects, seekers, and other advanced technologies.
L3Harris’ 2025 revenue of $21.9 billion was below its raised October guidance of $22 billion.
L3Harris’ Communication Systems business ramped up work on the Next Generation Jammer electronic warfare program in 2025.