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L3Harris Increases Indiana Campus Size and Expands Workforce to Support Growing DOD Satellite Work
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L3Harris Technologies (NYSE:LHX) is expanding its campus in Fort Wayne, Indiana to meet the Department of Defense's increasing demand for advanced satellite technologies. The new facility, set to enhance missile defense satellite programs and weather tracking, brings the campus to 150,000 square feet. This expansion is part of a larger strategy to address evolving threats from adversaries like Russia and China. The company has already secured contracts to support these initiatives.
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Expansion of Fort Wayne campus to 150,000 square feet addressing DoD needs.
Increased investment to advance missile defense satellite programs.
Contracts awarded by Space Development Agency and Missile Defense Agency for satellite systems.
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Scaling to deliver future missile defense satellite programs
Addresses Department of Defense growing need for resilient satellite networks
Expansion builds upon successful weather tracking programs
MELBOURNE, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
L3Harris Technologies (NYSE:LHX) has increased the size of its campus and is expanding its workforce in Fort Wayne, Indiana to address the Department of Defense’s growing and urgent need for advanced, resilient satellites.
“Our customers face rapidly evolving threats now, not in years,” said Ed Zoiss, President, Space and Airborne Systems, L3Harris. “We’ve increased our investment and expanded our capacity prior to receiving program awards so we can help them address threats without hesitancy.”
Members of Indiana’s congressional delegation participated in a dedication Sept. 16 for the new building.
“Hoosiers welcome the expansion of L3Harris Technologies facility right here in Fort Wayne. This campus will address the Department of Defense’s urgent need for satellite programs and invest in innovative technology, while also bringing new jobs to the northeast Indiana workforce,” said Sen. Todd Young.
“The expansion of the L3Harris Technologies facility in Fort Wayne is a win for the economy of Northeast Indiana, and an example of Hoosiers working hard with fellow Americans to achieve a common goal of protecting the United States,” said Sen. Mike Braun. "I’m proud this state-of-the-art defense technology will be developed in Indiana, which will help keep us all safe.”
“At its new facility, L3Harris will develop technology to detect hypersonic missiles and defend against adversaries like Russia and China, track weather patterns around the world and boost our economy,” said U.S. Rep. Jim Banks. “This investment is a victory for America and a victory for northeast Indiana.”
The new classified facility provides the space for our missile defense satellite programs. It will support engineering, integration, testing and program management and brings the total size of the L3Harris campus to 150,000 square feet.
“Our expertise in electro-optical/infrared technology and our fresh approach to the problem set garnered the trust of the Space Development Agency and the Missile Defense Agency,” Zoiss said.
The Space Development Agency awarded L3Harris its tracking layer prototype program to develop and integrate an end-to-end satellite system in October 2020. The Missile Defense Agency awarded the company a prototype contract to develop the Hypersonic and Ballistic Tracking Space Sensor in January. L3Harris is also expanding its Palm Bay, Fla., site to increase satellite production capacity.
About L3Harris Technologies
L3Harris Technologies is an agile global aerospace and defense technology innovator, delivering end-to-end solutions that meet customers’ mission-critical needs. The company provides advanced defense and commercial technologies across air, land, sea, space and cyber domains. L3Harris has approximately $18 billion in annual revenue and 47,000 employees, with customers in 130 countries. L3Harris.com.
What is the recent expansion by L3Harris Technologies in Fort Wayne, Indiana?
L3Harris is expanding its facility in Fort Wayne, Indiana, to enhance capabilities for missile defense satellite programs and meet the Department of Defense's needs.
How does L3Harris Technologies plan to address threats from Russia and China?
L3Harris is investing in advanced satellite technology that aims to detect hypersonic missiles and bolster defense against adversaries such as Russia and China.
What are the recent contracts awarded to L3Harris Technologies?
L3Harris was awarded a tracking layer prototype program contract by the Space Development Agency and a contract for the Hypersonic and Ballistic Tracking Space Sensor by the Missile Defense Agency.
When was the expansion of the L3Harris facility dedicated?
The dedication of the new facility in Fort Wayne took place on September 16.
