Harris Corporation

What Harris Corporation does

L3Harris Technologies (NYSE: LHX), formerly Harris Corporation, is a U.S. defense prime contractor headquartered in Melbourne, Florida. The company was formed in 2019 through the merger of L3 Technologies and Harris Corporation and operates three strategic segments delivering technology across space, air, land, sea, and cyber domains. It reported $21.9B+ in annual revenue and serves customers in 100+ countries, with the disclosed named customer base concentrated in U.S. government defense agencies.

The company's product portfolio centers on space-based missile defense (AMDT3 satellites, Meadowlands surveillance system), autonomous electronic warfare (the DiSCO™ ecosystem, integrated with Shield AI's Hivemind mission-autonomy software), tactical communications (NGC2 Manpack Radio), EO/IR sensing (WESCAM MX-Series), and integrated ground combat systems (Green Wolf, Lynx XM30 developed with Team Lynx). Proprietary technologies are paired with deep integration into U.S. government procurement processes, including sole-source and classified-program access.

L3Harris generates revenue predominantly through large-scale U.S. government defense contracts covering hardware production and integrated defense-technology solutions. Pricing is not publicly disclosed because contracts are awarded through formal government procurement. The go-to-market is direct enterprise field sales to U.S. military branches and defense agencies, supported by PR, corporate social media, and a dedicated careers portal. The customer base is heavily concentrated in U.S. Space Force, U.S. Army, and the Department of Defense.

Name

Harris Corporation

Legal name

L3Harris Technologies, Inc.

Website

https://harris.com

Company type

Public

Founded year

2019

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

5,001–10,000 employees

Short description

L3Harris Technologies (formerly Harris Corporation) is a U.S. defense prime contractor building space-based missile defense satellites, autonomous electronic warfare, tactical communications, and EO/IR sensor systems for the U.S. Space Force, U.S. Army, and Department of Defense.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Defense Technology Systems

NAICS

Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing (334511), Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Manufacturing (336414), Military Armored Vehicle, Tank, and Tank Component Manufacturing (336992)

SIC

Search, Detection, Navagation, Guidance, Aeronautical Sys (3812), Guided Missiles & Space Vehicles & Parts (3760)

akta.pro primary industry

C4ISR Systems & Tactical Data Links (IMABAGAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Military ISR, EW & SIGINT Payloads (Airborne) (IMABAMAF), Armored Reconnaissance & Scout Vehicles (IMABAJAF), Military & Tactical Off-Highway Vehicles (Armored, Tactical Mobility) (IMAHAIAJ), Military Power Supplies, RF/Microwave Components & Ruggedized Electronics (IMABAGAJ)

Keywords

• Defense technology systems
• Missile defense satellites
• Electronic warfare systems
• Tactical communications equipment
• Military sensor systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Melbourne

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. U.S. Government Defense Contracts: L3Harris generates the majority of its revenue through large-scale defense contracts with U.S. government agencies including the Space Force, Army, and Department of Defense. These contracts cover missile defense systems, satellite programs, tactical communications, and electronic warfare solutions.
2. Defense Technology Solutions: Provides integrated defense technology solutions including space systems, air systems, land/sea systems, and electronic warfare. Revenue derived from design, development, production, and support of mission-critical defense systems.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Harris Corporation (now operating as L3Harris Technologies) designs, develops, manufactures, and supports mission-critical defense and national security technology across space, air, land, sea, and cyber domains. Its product portfolio centers on missile defense satellites (AMDT3), autonomous electronic warfare ecosystems (DiSCO™), tactical communications (NGC2 Manpack Radio), space-based surveillance (Meadowlands), airborne EO/IR sensors (WESCAM MX-Series), and next-generation combat vehicles (Lynx XM30), delivered primarily to U.S. government defense agencies.

Product overview

L3Harris Technologies operates as a defense contractor with three strategic segments delivering national security solutions across land, sea, air, space, and cyber domains. The company's product portfolio centers on missile defense satellite systems (AMDT3), electronic warfare capabilities (DiSCO™), tactical communications (NGC2 Manpack Radio), space surveillance (Meadowlands System), and electro-optical sensor systems (WESCAM MX-Series). These products work together to provide integrated multi-domain solutions for identifying, tracking, and defeating threats at speed.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• DiSCO™ (Distributed Spectrum Collaboration and Operations) Electromagnetic battle management ecosystem enabling distributed spectrum collaboration and autonomous electronic warfare operations across multiple domains, built by integrating L3Harris capabilities with Shield AI's Hivemind mission-autonomy software.
• AMDT3 Satellites (Accelerated Missile Defense Tranche 3) Space-based missile defense satellites providing advanced tracking capabilities for identifying and defeating threats, supporting the Golden Dome for America's missile defense architecture.
• NGC2 Manpack Radio Next-generation tactical Manpack radio system for the US Army providing advanced secure tactical communications capabilities for military personnel operating in the field.
• Meadowlands System Space-based surveillance and tracking system declared operationally accepted by the U.S. Space Force for national security applications.
• WESCAM MX-Series Electro-optical and infrared (EO/IR) sensor systems for airborne platforms providing surveillance, reconnaissance, and targeting capabilities for airborne law enforcement and military operations.
• Lynx XM30 Combat vehicle platform designed for next-generation military operations, developed in partnership with Team Lynx pursuing the U.S. Army's national defense strategy under Army modernization programs.
• Green Wolf Synchronized effects and ground vehicles system that integrates with combat systems via digital communication links for coordinated multi-domain military operations.

Quantifiable outcome

• 18 AMDT3 satellites contracted for Golden Dome missile defense program

Named customers3 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability3 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Shield AIcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 July 2026L3Harris and Shield AI completed the first flight test of the Distributed Spectrum Collaboration and Operations (DiSCO™) ecosystem, integrating L3Harris's electromagnetic battle management capabilities with Shield AI's Hivemind mission-autonomy software. This collaboration enables autonomous electronic warfare flight testing demonstrating multi-domain operational capabilities.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Elbit Systems: Direct peer in defense electronics, EW, and airborne EO/IR sensors (an adjacent product to L3Harris's WESCAM MX-Series). Competes for tactical and airborne ISR programs across the U.S. and allied markets.
• Northrop Grumman: Direct peer in space-based missile tracking, missile defense interceptors, and C4ISR/ISR payloads. Competes for SDA Tranche awards and classified space programs similar to L3Harris's AMDT3 work.
• RTX (Raytheon Technologies): Direct peer in electronic warfare, missile defense radars, and tactical communications. Competes head-to-head across multiple Army, Air Force, and Space Force programs that overlap with L3Harris's DiSCO™ and NGC2 product lines.
• BAE Systems: Direct peer in defense electronics, EW, and combat vehicle systems (especially in the U.S. Army ground combat and tactical communications markets where L3Harris also competes).
• Lockheed Martin: Largest U.S. defense prime competing directly with L3Harris on missile defense, space-based tracking, EW, and integrated multi-domain solutions. Overlap is strong across space and C4ISR programs.
• General Dynamics: Direct peer through its combat-systems and mission-systems segments — comparable to L3Harris on tactical comms and ground combat vehicles (e.g., competing for Army XM-class programs alongside L3Harris's Lynx XM30 effort).
• Leonardo DRS: U.S.-focused defense electronics peer competing in tactical communications, sensors, and EW subsystems. Comparable to L3Harris's integrated mission systems segment for U.S. Army and DoD programs.
• Boeing Defense, Space & Security: Direct peer across space, missile defense, and airborne ISR. Competes for satellite and integrated air-and-missile-defense contracts, overlapping with L3Harris's AMDT3 and WESCAM sensor franchises.

Broad incumbents

• Thales: Broader European incumbent in EW, tactical communications, and defense electronics. Overlaps with L3Harris on DiSCO™-style EW and radio products while serving a primarily non-U.S. customer base.

Emerging players

• Mercury Systems: Specialized defense electronics and RF/microwave subsystems supplier that feeds components into primes including L3Harris. Comparable as an emerging player in mission-critical processing and sensor electronics.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/L3HarrisTech
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCENNhz_O63zkKUHkj6bsIIQ
• Facebookfacebook.com/L3HarrisTechnologies
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/harris-corporation
• Instagraminstagram.com/l3harristech

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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