Light at the end of M-code’s tunnel? Receivers for ships, planes to finish tests by 2027
An Air Force office recently took over the sprawling M-code project, meant to give jam- and spoof-proof GPS receivers to potentially a million pieces of tech.
L3Harris postpones missile unit IPO until mid-2027
CEO Chris Kubasik told investors that "market conditions do not reflect the value we're building," and it would be better to wait for them to "settle down."
On-demand webinar: Research security in an era of global competition
Watch experts discuss foreign influence risks, evolving DoD policy, and strategies for balancing security with scientific collaboration.
Pentagon inks deal with L3Harris to ramp rocket motor production
The seven-year deals have yet to be finalized, but will allow L3Harris to scale up motor production for PAC-3 and THAAD interceptors.
Qatari Air Force One will be taken offline for ‘maxed out’ upgrades: Trump
The forthcoming modifications follow concerns that the 747 jumbo jet rapidly modified by defense contractor L3Harris lacked security measures typical for transporting the US president.
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Networked for the fight: Army aviation’s next advantage
As operating environments grow more complex, Link 16 provides instantaneous, mission-wide connectivity to ensure no aircraft flies alone.
SDA awards L3Harris, Sierra $1.75B for missile defense satellites
The new satellites for missile warning, tracking and targeting are being developed under an "accelerated" schedule to meet the Pentagon's 2028 plans for demonstrating its Golden Dome missile defense shield.
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Speed, AI, and the platform that makes it operational
These are the five root causes that account for most of the delay in cognitive operations staffing.
Senate Dems seek Air Force, contractor answers on Qatari-gifted Air Force One conversion
The lawmakers allege they've been "stonewalled" when asked for more detailed information about the controversial "bridge" aircraft.
How L3Harris transformed a Qatari 747 into a new Air Force One plane before July 4
L3Harris modified the jet in 10 months, with 400 employees working 24/7 to deliver the plane by a July 4 deadline, the head of the company's ISR division said.
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Capacity is the new capability
Production speed is combat power, and industry must meet today’s threats while accelerating and adapting capabilities to keep the edge.
L3Harris, Turkish firm Skydagger to establish US co-production of FPV interceptors
The deal would allow L3Harris to equip its Vampire c-UAS platform with a small interceptor drone for the first time.
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Automation vs autonomy: What will shape the future of battlefield drones?
While humans must stay in the loop for kinetic decisions, empowering drones to operate autonomously is a force multiplier.
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To deliver for the warfighter, acquisition reform must provide a level playing field
When all companies in the market are allowed to compete under the same set of rules, innovation flourishes and our nation unleashes the full breadth of its technological strength.
L3Harris turns handheld radios into counter-drone jammers
The forthcoming Wraith Shield software update uses the existing antenna to scan for drone control signals, identify enemy ones, and jam them, L3Harris executives told reporters.
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America needs next-gen solutions to counter modern air and missile threats
Defending a country the size of the US from threats requires advanced sensing, communications and interception capabilities.
Air Force seeks industry feedback to ‘benchmark’ progress of Northrop missile
The Air Force told Breaking Defense the service may consider producing another missile similar to Northrop Grumman’s Stand-in Attack Weapon “if industry has solid options for delivering munitions faster and cheaper.”