What L3 Technologies does

L3 Technologies is a U.S. defense contractor that now operates as a wholly owned subsidiary within L3Harris Technologies (NYSE: LHX), following the 2019 merger of L3 Technologies and Harris Corporation. The company is headquartered in New York and employs 10,000+ people across manufacturing, engineering, and sustainment sites in Arkansas, Utah, California, and Colorado. Its customer base is concentrated entirely within the U.S. federal defense ecosystem, with primary customers being the U.S. Department of War, the U.S. Navy, the U.S. Military Sealift Command, and the U.S. Space Force.

The company's portfolio spans energetics manufacturing, electro-optics, mission systems integration, and long-term platform sustainment. Its East Camden, Arkansas facility produced 115,000 solid rocket motors in a single year, anchoring munitions supply for U.S. arsenals. The proprietary Binocular Night Observation Devices program supports a $466M firm-fixed-price Department of War contract running through February 2033. Additional products include Southern California Anti-Submarine Warfare Range components (Tanner Bank and Goleta, California), Air Force One mission system modifications covering security, communications, and missile defense on presidential Boeing 747 aircraft, and ASV Global unmanned surface vehicles. The company also provides ground control element support at Salt Lake City under a $283.3M contract through January 2031 and National Space Defense Center operations spanning Colorado Springs, Vandenberg Space Force Base, and Dahlgren, Virginia, with cumulative program value reaching $1.59 billion.

L3 Technologies generates revenue almost exclusively through long-term U.S. government contracts — firm-fixed-price production awards and indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) sustainment vehicles — rather than commercial pricing or third-party channels. It serves as a prime contractor and team member (e.g., a $49M combined-ceiling IDIQ with L3Harris Maritime Services and Sea Wrench LLC for Military Sealift Command engine room maintenance through August 2031). Go-to-market is direct enterprise field sales into DoD program offices, with no disclosed marketing channels beyond government procurement. The revenue model combines one-time production contracts, multi-year managed services, and professional services sustainment, with contract durations extending as far as 2033.

Name

L3 Technologies

Legal name

L3Harris Technologies Inc.

Website

https://l3tjobs.com

Company type

Public

Founded year

2019

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

5,001–10,000 employees

Short description

L3 Technologies, a subsidiary of L3Harris Technologies (NYSE: LHX), is a U.S. defense prime supplying night vision devices, solid rocket motors, anti-submarine warfare components, aircraft mission systems, and platform sustainment services to the U.S. Department of War, Navy, Military Sealift Command, and Space Force under long-term government contracts.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Defense Electronics and Military Systems

NAICS

Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Manufacturing (336414), Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Propulsion Unit and Propulsion Unit Parts Manufacturing (336415), Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing (334511), Other Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing (336419)

SIC

Guided Missiles & Space Vehicles & Parts (3760), Search, Detection, Navagation, Guidance, Aeronautical Sys (3812), Ordnance & Accessories, (No Vehicles/Guided Missiles) (3480)

akta.pro primary industry

Command, Control, Communications, Computers & Intelligence (C4I) Systems (IMABAOAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

C4ISR Systems & Tactical Data Links (IMABAGAE), Naval C4ISR, Communications & Electronic Warfare (IMABAKAE), Torpedoes & Undersea Weapons (IMABAHAF), Military Space Systems (Defense Spacecraft) (IMABACAC)

Keywords

• Defense electronics systems
• Military night vision
• Anti-submarine warfare
• Rocket motor manufacturing
• Mission systems integration

Headquarters

HQ city

New York

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Defense Contracts - Night Vision Devices: L3 Technologies generates revenue through large-scale defense contracts with the U.S. Department of War for development, production, and testing of military equipment including Binocular Night Observation Devices. Contract valued at $465,993,977 with completion by February 2033.
2. Aircraft Modification and Mission Systems: Modification work on Boeing 747 aircraft including security, communication, and missile defense upgrades for presidential transport (Air Force One).
3. Ground Control Element Support Services: $283.3 million contract for ground control element support and sustainment services at Salt Lake City, Utah facility through January 2031.
4. Anti-Submarine Warfare Systems: $52,969,729 contract modification for procurement, production, and testing of components for Southern California Anti-Submarine Warfare Range, with work in Tanner Bank, California (92%) and Goleta, California (8%).
5. Naval Engine Room Maintenance Services: Indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contracts for engine room control system maintenance and repair onboard Military Sealift Command vessels, performed worldwide through August 2031.
6. Rocket Motor Manufacturing: Production of solid rocket motors at East Camden, Arkansas facility. L3 Technologies produced 115,000 solid rocket motors last year.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

L3 Technologies (operating as L3Harris Technologies) manufactures and sustains defense and military technology systems for the U.S. Department of Defense, including proprietary night vision devices, anti-submarine warfare range components, solid rocket motors, presidential and military aircraft mission systems, ground control element support, space defense center operations, naval vessel maintenance services, and unmanned surface vehicles. Revenue is generated through long-term firm-fixed-price and indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) government contracts.

Product overview

L3 Technologies (now operating as L3Harris Technologies following its merger with Harris Corporation) is a defense and military technology company offering a diverse portfolio of products and services. The company's offerings include Binocular Night Observation Devices for night vision capabilities, anti-submarine warfare range components, solid rocket motors manufactured at its Arkansas facility, and unmanned surface vehicles through its ASV Global division. L3 Technologies also provides defense services including ground control element support, space defense center operations, and engine room control system maintenance for military vessels. The company serves U.S. Department of Defense and other government defense clients through major contracts for development, production, and sustainment of military technology systems.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• L3 Technologies Flight Simulation: Flight simulation gears and training equipment for military and commercial aviation

Products and services

• Binocular Night Observation Devices
• Southern California Anti-Submarine Warfare Range Components
• Ground Control Element Support and Sustainment Services
• National Space Defense Center Support
• Engine Room Control System Maintenance and Repair
• Solid Rocket Motors
• ASV Global Unmanned Surface Vehicles

Quantifiable outcome

• 115,000 solid rocket motors produced last year
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Sea Wrench LLCminorOthers · 27 February 2026L3 Technologies Inc. along with L3 Harris Maritime Services Inc. and Sea Wrench LLC received indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contracts with a combined ceiling of $49 million to provide engine room control system maintenance and repair onboard Military Sealift Command vessels, with work to be performed worldwide through August 2031.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Raytheon Technologies (RTX): Major defense prime competing across missile defense, naval systems, and space; competes directly with L3Harris in radar, electronic warfare, and missile-defense electronics supplied to the Navy and Air Force.
• Leidos Holdings: Defense and intelligence technology services contractor with significant DoD work; overlaps L3Harris in sustainment services, C4ISR mission support, and Space Force programs.
• Northrop Grumman: Defense prime with strong space, C4ISR, and missile franchises; competes with L3Harris on ground control element support, space domain awareness, and integrated mission systems.
• Lockheed Martin: Largest U.S. defense prime with overlapping exposure to missile systems, space, naval, and C4ISR programs. Direct competitor for DoW and Space Force task orders where L3Harris is a subcontractor or co-prime.
• Textron: Defense and aerospace manufacturer with Bell, Textron Systems, and Aviation segments; competes in mission systems integration, ground control, and military rotorcraft electronics.
• General Dynamics: Major defense prime with comparable naval, combat systems, and mission systems exposure; overlaps L3Harris in ASW-related combat systems and Navy sustainment services.
• BAE Systems: Global defense prime with extensive U.S. DoD business in electronics, naval, and ground systems; competes head-to-head on night vision, naval sustainment, and Military Sealift Command-adjacent work.

Broad incumbents

• Honeywell Aerospace: Diversified aerospace and defense conglomerate with broader portfolio; overlaps L3Harris in avionics, mission systems, and engine control electronics supplied to military and commercial customers.

Regional players

• Elbit Systems: Israeli defense electronics company with strong night vision, C4ISR, and electro-optic portfolios; competes with L3Harris globally in soldier optronics and is a key international rival for night vision device exports.

Others

• Booz Allen Hamilton: Defense consulting and technology services firm that competes for adjacent DoW sustainment, systems engineering, and space defense support contracts where L3Harris is also a bidder.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/l3

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A1 record

Investments

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