L3Harris appoints new CFO as firm prepares to spin off missile business
Former Peraton CFO Kenneth Sharp will become the L3Harris's top finance executive later this month.
Pentagon to invest $1B in L3Harris solid rocket motor spin-off
L3Harris announced plans to conduct an initial public offering of its Missile Solutions business in the second half of 2026.
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Top US defense primes record minimal tariff impact in Q1 earnings
The six largest US defense firms all reported quarterly results this week, and the potential impact of tariffs was front and center.
L3Harris CEO offers advice, criticizes Biden administration in new letter to DOGE heads
Chris Kubasik’s Jan. 15 letter to DOGE heads Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy is the first foray by an executive at a legacy defense prime into the emerging discourse on how the incoming administration can revitalize the American defense industrial base
L3Harris selloffs hampered by low bids, CEO says
“To the extent we can get a good price for what we've identified as non-core [businesses], we'll do it. But too many of the offers are coming in low and people think we're desperate to sell, and I can assure you we're not,” said L3Harris CEO Chris Kubasik.
L3Harris to sell commercial aviation business for $800 million
The sale could help L3Harris pay down debt and focus as a defense supplier.
Modernizing defense enterprise IT without disrupting the mission
Government can’t stop to update systems, so modernization has to happen without interruptions.
L3Harris, Australia’s NIOA team to produce domestic ‘rocket motors, boosters and warheads’
The new partnership aims to stand up a “multi-user rocket motor facility” in Australia that can meet needs for munitions and space launch.
Lockheed in ‘late stage negotiations’ with unnamed solid rocket motor supplier: CEO
After failed bid to buy Aerojet Rocketdyne, Lockheed is “endeavoring... to create another supplier,” CEO Jim Taiclet told lawmakers.
FTC won’t block L3Harris purchase of Aerojet Rocketdyne; CEO says deal to close this month
"We were advised today that the FTC will not block our acquisition of Aerojet Rocketdyne; therefore, we are moving forward to close the transaction on or about July 28," wrote L3Harris CEO Chris Kubasik in a note to investors.
L3Harris CEO draws hard line against fixed-price development contracts
Eyeing risks of losses, L3Harris' Chris Kubasik said, "I think the industry as a whole is going to continue to no-bid these contracts until [DoD uses] the right vehicles.”
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L3Harris acquiring Aerojet Rocketdyne for $4.7B
The deal, which is subject to approval by the Federal Trade Commission, is expected to close in 2023.
‘Tactical tanker’: Why L3Harris, Embraer think KC-390 offering can dodge new tanker wars
"This will easily be Buy American Act [compliant]. It's not even going to be close," L3Harris CEO Chris Kubasik said of the effort with Brazil's Embraer.
Marillyn Hewson Will Helm Lockheed Martin In Kubasik’s Stead
Marillyn A. Hewson named as #Lockheed Martin CEO effective January after board ousts Chris Kubasik. Bob Stevens, current CEO, will remain on board ColinClarkAOL
Lockheed Heir Apparent Chris Kubasik Resigns Over Affair
Chris Kubasik, anointed incoming CEO for #Lockheed Martin, forced to resign after “lengthy and close personal relationship with a subordinate.” ColinClarkAOL