L3Harris Technologies Awarded Contract for Three Canadian Special Mission Aircraft
L3Harris Technologies (NYSE:LHX) has secured a firm-fixed price contract to missionize three King Air 350ER aircraft for the Canadian Department of National Defence as part of the CMAISR project. This initiative aims to enhance airborne intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance capabilities for deployed operations, incorporating advanced L3Harris systems such as full-motion video sensors and secure communications. Modifications will occur at L3Harris facilities in Texas and Quebec, with a commitment to on-time and on-budget delivery.
- Awarded a firm-fixed price contract for three King Air 350ER aircraft.
- Project enhances Canada's airborne intelligence and reconnaissance capabilities.
- Incorporates advanced L3Harris systems for improved threat detection and location.
- L3Harris has a solid track record of delivering certified, special mission aircraft.
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MELBOURNE, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--L3Harris Technologies (NYSE:LHX) has been awarded a firm-fixed price contract to missionize three new King Air 350ER aircraft for the Canadian manned airborne intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (CMAISR) project. The aircraft will be delivered to the Canadian Department of National Defence (DND) as a Foreign Military Sale managed by the U.S. Army, Program Executive Office (PEO) Aviation, Fixed Wing Project Office.
The CMAISR project will provide the DND with a rapidly deployable, airborne intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance capability for its deployed operations, ensuring an innovative, flexible and interoperable force. The aircraft will feature a suite of L3Harris systems, including full-motion video sensors, a mission management system and communication datalinks. The capability upgrades offer increased threat indications and warning, as well as high-accuracy target detection and location.
“Our L3Harris team is ready to combine our ISR, missionization and modification solutions to deliver a system that will enhance the capabilities and security of Canada and its allies,” said Sean Stackley, President, Integrated Mission Systems, L3Harris. “L3Harris has the distinction of successfully delivering more certified, special mission King Airs on-time and on-budget than any other contractor in the world, and we look forward to maintaining that tradition.”
Modification will include sensors integration, secure communications and navigation systems, as well as pilot, operator and maintenance training. L3Harris will complete the modifications at its facility in Greenville, Texas, supported by the company’s facility in Mirabel (Quebec), Canada.
The contract was awarded via the Other Transaction Authority competitive procurement process.
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