L3Harris Technologies, Inc. is a defense industry leader known as the "Trusted Disruptor," providing comprehensive technology solutions across space, air, land, sea, and cyber domains . The company primarily serves government customers in over 100 countries, with the U.S. Government being its largest customer . L3Harris operates through four main segments: Space & Airborne Systems, Integrated Mission Systems, Communication Systems, and Aerojet Rocketdyne, offering a range of products from space payloads to missile solutions .
- Integrated Mission Systems (IMS) - Focuses on intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance systems, passive sensing, targeting, and electronic attack, with a significant portion of revenue from international markets .
- International Revenue Growth - Expected to increase from 25% to 30% over the next three years .
- Space & Airborne Systems (SAS) - Includes space payloads, sensors, avionics, electronic warfare, and mission networks, contributing significantly to the company's operations .
- Communication Systems (CS) - Provides tactical communications, broadband solutions, and public safety radios .
- Aerojet Rocketdyne (AR) - Offers missile solutions and space propulsion systems .
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| Name | Position | External Roles | Short Bio | |
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Christopher E. Kubasik ExecutiveBoard | Chair and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) | Board Member at Elevance Health, Inc. | Joined LHX in 2019 after the merger of L3 Technologies and Harris Corporation. Promoted to CEO in 2021 and Chair in 2022. Extensive leadership in aerospace and defense industries. | View Report → |
Christoph T. Feddersen Executive | Vice President, General Counsel & Secretary | None | Joined LHX in August 2024. No prior roles at LHX. Legal expertise in corporate governance and compliance. | |
Edward J. Zoiss Executive | President, Space & Airborne Systems (SAS) | None | Joined LHX in 2013. Promoted to President of SAS in 2019. Extensive experience in space and airborne technologies. | |
John P. Cantillon Executive | Vice President and Principal Accounting Officer | None | Joined LHX in December 2023. Promoted to Principal Accounting Officer in May 2024. Formerly held financial leadership roles at Pratt & Whitney. | |
Jonathan P. Rambeau Executive | President, Integrated Mission Systems (IMS) | None | Joined LHX in October 2022. Formerly held leadership roles at Lockheed Martin for 26 years. | |
Kenneth L. Bedingfield Executive | Senior Vice President, CFO, and President of Aerojet Rocketdyne | None | Joined LHX in December 2023. Former CFO of Northrop Grumman and Epirus, Inc. Extensive experience in defense and technology sectors. | |
Melanie Rakita Executive | Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) | None | Joined LHX in 2015. Promoted to CHRO in April 2023. Held various HR leadership roles within LHX. | |
Samir B. Mehta Executive | President, Communication Systems (CS) | None | Joined LHX in January 2023. Formerly held leadership roles at Collins Aerospace and Sikorsky Aircraft. | |
Sean J. Stackley Executive | Senior Vice President, Strategy, Growth & Technology | None | Joined LHX in 2018. Former Assistant Secretary of the Navy for Research, Development, and Acquisition. Extensive experience in defense and government procurement. | |
Christina L. Zamarro Board | Director | EVP and CFO of The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company | Elected to the LHX Board in 2022. CFO of Goodyear since January 2023. Expertise in corporate finance and capital markets. | |
David S. Regnery Board | Director | Chair and CEO of Trane Technologies plc | Appointed to the LHX Board in October 2024. Chair and CEO of Trane Technologies since 2021. Expertise in business transformation and innovation. | |
Joanna L. Geraghty Board | Director | CEO of JetBlue Airways Corporation | Elected to the LHX Board in 2022. CEO of JetBlue since February 2024. Extensive experience in aerospace and operations. | |
Kirk S. Hachigian Board | Director | Chairman of Allegion plc, Director at NextEra Energy, Inc., Director at PACCAR, Inc. | Appointed to the LHX Board in December 2023. Former Chairman and CEO of JELD-WEN Holding, Inc. and Cooper Industries plc. | |
William H. Swanson Board | Director | Chairman of Hagerty, Inc. | Appointed to the LHX Board in December 2023. Former Chairman and CEO of Raytheon Company. Extensive experience in aerospace and defense. |
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With increasing competition in the solid rocket motor market, especially for GMLRS, how do you plan to maintain or grow your market share, and what specific steps are you taking to address capacity constraints and competitive pressures?
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You aim to achieve at least a 16% segment operating margin by 2026; what are the primary risks that could prevent you from reaching this target, especially in the lower-margin sectors, and how do you plan to mitigate them?
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Given past supply chain challenges in your software-defined radio business, what measures have you implemented to ensure supply chain resilience, and how confident are you that similar issues won't resurface?
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With approximately 300,000 radios remaining in the DoD modernization cycle and competition from other providers, how do you plan to maintain your current market share, and what risks do you see in achieving your targets both domestically and with NATO countries?
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Regarding the ENVG night vision goggle program, considering past funding inconsistencies and potential shifts towards augmented reality systems, how confident are you in the sustainability of this business, and what strategies do you have to address potential risks?
Research analysts who have asked questions during L3HARRIS TECHNOLOGIES, INC. /DE/ earnings calls.
Douglas Harned
Sanford C. Bernstein & Co., LLC
5 questions for LHX
Myles Walton
Wolfe Research, LLC
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Seth Seifman
JPMorgan Chase & Co.
5 questions for LHX
Sheila Kahyaoglu
Jefferies
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David Strauss
Barclays
4 questions for LHX
Gautam Khanna
TD Cowen
4 questions for LHX
Richard Safran
Seaport Research Partners
4 questions for LHX
Ronald Epstein
Bank of America
4 questions for LHX
Jason Gursky
Citigroup Inc.
3 questions for LHX
Michael Ciarmoli
Truist Securities, Inc.
3 questions for LHX
Noah Poponak
Goldman Sachs
3 questions for LHX
Peter Arment
Robert W. Baird & Co.
3 questions for LHX
Robert Stallard
Vertical Research Partners
3 questions for LHX
Matthew Akers
Wells Fargo & Company
2 questions for LHX
Scott Mikus
Melius Research
2 questions for LHX
Gavin Parsons
UBS Group AG
1 question for LHX
Jeremy Jason
Citigroup Inc.
1 question for LHX
Kenneth Herbert
RBC Capital Markets
1 question for LHX
Peter Skibitski
Alembic Global Advisors
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Competitors mentioned in the company's latest 10K filing.
| Company | Description |
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Competes in highly-competitive markets sensitive to technological advances, with some competitors being larger and capable of maintaining higher levels of R&D expenditures. | |
Competes in highly-competitive markets sensitive to technological advances, with some competitors being larger and capable of maintaining higher levels of R&D expenditures. | |
Competes in highly-competitive markets sensitive to technological advances, with some competitors being larger and capable of maintaining higher levels of R&D expenditures. | |
Competes in highly-competitive markets sensitive to technological advances, with some competitors being larger and capable of maintaining higher levels of R&D expenditures. | |
Competes in highly-competitive markets sensitive to technological advances, with some competitors being larger and capable of maintaining higher levels of R&D expenditures. | |
Competes in highly-competitive markets sensitive to technological advances, with some competitors being larger and capable of maintaining higher levels of R&D expenditures. | |
Thales | Competes in highly-competitive markets sensitive to technological advances, with some competitors being larger and capable of maintaining higher levels of R&D expenditures. |
| Customer | Relationship | Segment | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
U.S. Government | Primary customer (includes DoD and other agencies) | All | 76% of total revenue in FY2024 and FY2023, 74% in FY2022. |
Notable M&A activity and strategic investments in the past 3 years.
| Company | Year | Details |
|---|---|---|
Aerojet Rocketdyne (AJRD) | 2023 | L3Harris completed the acquisition of AJRD for approximately $4.715 billion (including $58 per share), financed partly through $3.25 billion in long-term debt. The deal, finalized on July 28, 2023 after regulatory approval, strategically expands L3Harris’ capabilities in missile solutions, defense, and space exploration while adding over 5,000 employees and forming a new reportable segment. |
Viasat Inc. Tactical Data Links (TDL) | 2023 | L3Harris completed the acquisition of Viasat’s TDL product line on January 3, 2023, at a purchase price of approximately $1.974 billion, financed via a $2.25 billion term loan. This acquisition enhances L3Harris’ networking capabilities, providing access to the critical Link 16 waveform for JADC2 objectives, and is reported within its Communication Systems segment. |
Recent press releases and 8-K filings for LHX.
- L3Harris introduced six specialized variants of its VAMPIRE counter-drone system for land, maritime, air, and electronic warfare missions, enhancing detection and neutralization across domains.
- The naval variant uses laser-guided munitions adapted from BAE’s APKWS to engage moving and aerial targets, offering the U.S. Navy an affordable missile defense alternative.
- Operational since 2023 in Europe, VAMPIRE users have shot down hundreds of enemy drones, demonstrating combat effectiveness while reducing costs versus traditional missile systems.
- Future upgrades include radar integration, additional kinetic weapons, and enhanced non-kinetic effects to sustain operational superiority.
- L3Harris Technologies expanded its VAMPIRE™ system to include specialized land, maritime, air and electronic warfare variants to counter small unmanned threats.
- The self-contained platform delivers advanced reconnaissance and precision strike capabilities and has supported European combat operations since 2023.
- New variants integrate additional sensors, precision weapons, electronic jammers and non-kinetic effects, leveraging AI/ML for faster threat detection and engagement.
- VAMPIRE offers a lower cost per effect compared to traditional missile systems, meeting urgent defense needs of the U.S. Department of War and allied partners.
- Poland will procure the AN/ALQ-254 Viper Shield™ electronic warfare system for its F-16 Block 52+ fleet via the U.S. government.
- The upgrade aligns Poland’s Block 52+ aircraft with the advanced EW capabilities of the F-16 Block 70 variant.
- L3Harris offers software-defined, modular installation options—integrated, retrofit, or external pod—to ensure battlefield relevance.
- The company is already supplying EW suites to seven countries and is in talks with additional U.S. allies.
- $100 million expansion adds 94,000 sq ft to Palm Bay integration and test facility to support DoD’s Golden Dome missile defense initiative
- Facility will produce next-generation satellites for hypersonic missile tracking, with 34 satellites in development and 5 already on orbit
- Expansion aims to accelerate production of proven hardware for national missile warning and defense, aligning with President Trump’s $175 billion Golden Dome project and creating high-skill jobs
- L3Harris CEO emphasizes readiness to compete with major defense contractors Lockheed Martin and Boeing for broader Golden Dome contracts
- The US Space Force successfully launched the advanced NTS-3 satellite built by L3Harris on a ULA Vulcan rocket from Cape Canaveral.
- NTS-3 is the Department of Defense’s first experimental navigation satellite in nearly 50 years and the first fully reprogrammable PNT system for GPS-denied environments.
- L3Harris delivered the satellite three times faster and at lower cost, with a smaller, lighter, modular design scalable for future PNT payloads.
- The ULA Vulcan rocket used two L3Harris RL10 engines (combined thrust ~48,000 lbs) and 12 MR-107 thrusters, alongside avionics like the T-740U transmitter for precise orbit insertion.
- L3Harris introduced its Red Wolf and Green Wolf launched effects vehicles to meet the U.S. DoD’s need for multi-domain munitions deployable from air, ground or maritime platforms.
- Red Wolf offers long-range kinetic precision strike capabilities, while Green Wolf provides electronic warfare attack and detection functionalities.
- Both systems feature modular, recoverable designs supporting in-flight retargeting and swarming; 40+ test flights completed with low-rate initial production of dozens of systems by end of 2025.
- L3Harris Technologies will construct 20+ new large solid rocket motor manufacturing facilities in Calhoun County, Arkansas, creating 50 new jobs over two years.
- The expansion involves a $193 million investment in Arkansas (part of a nearly $500 million spend across production sites) and adds 130,000+ sq ft of manufacturing and office space.
- Camden, Arkansas, site—L3Harris’s “Center of Excellence for Solid Rocket Motor production”—will see a six-fold increase in capacity, scaling beyond 100,000 motors annually.
- The project is backed by a cooperative agreement under the Defense Production Act Title III program to bolster domestic rocket propulsion manufacturing.
- Strategic Update: L3Harris outlined its 2026 framework with a target of $23 billion in revenue, margin expansion toward 16% (and beyond), and a pathway to $2.8 billion free cash flow, demonstrating increased confidence from earlier guidance.
- Portfolio Enhancements: The company emphasized progress in streamlining operations through LHX NeXt, integration of Aerojet Rocketdyne for solid rocket motor capabilities, and investments in key production facilities, supporting a turnaround and potential sustained margins above 12%.
- Market Opportunities: Growth drivers include expanding international ISR orders, enhanced software-defined radio deployments reaching 40% U.S. outfitting, and opportunities in the Golden Dome space defense contracts, reinforcing its competitive commercial and defense positioning.
- Leadership and Structural Changes: The call noted important leadership moves including a new CFO and added board members, reinforcing L3Harris’ commitment to improved operational discipline and strategic execution.
- Ken Bedingfield outlines his dual role as CFO and President of Aerojet Rocketdyne, emphasizing nearly 2 years since the acquisition and a focus on leveraging Aerojet's capabilities for long-term growth.
- The discussion highlighted efforts to address capacity constraints through strategic investments and orders, aiming to boost production and support key missile and space interceptor programs.
- The call also reviewed financial guidance, including targeting $23 billion in revenue and maintaining margins at 16%, while noting potential tax benefits from the reconciliation bill that could improve cash flow.
- The call emphasized the importance of the full-year continuing resolution for FY25 and highlighted that defense spending priorities include a $25 billion allocation for the Golden Dome program.
- New contract wins, including significant international awards and upcoming opportunities like SDA Tranche 3 and F-35 ramp-up, support a revenue growth outlook toward $23 billion in FY26.
- Management expects margins to improve from the mid-15% range to over 16% by FY26, with free cash flow projected to reach $2.8 billion through effective cost management and targeted capital deployment.