US Air Force Awards L3Harris Technologies up to $668 Million IDIQ Contract to Maintain C-130 Aircraft Fleet
The U.S. Air Force has awarded L3Harris Technologies (NYSE:LHX) a five-year contract valued up to $668 million to maintain its C-130 aircraft fleet readiness. L3Harris will perform sustainment at its 1.1 million-square-foot center in Waco, Texas, which is equipped for comprehensive missionization and aircraft services. This contract supports the Air National Guard, Air Force Reserve, and other military branches, helping to alleviate capacity constraints within the Air Logistics complexes. L3Harris emphasizes its extensive C-130 experience and skilled personnel as key assets in fulfilling this contract.
- Awarded a five-year contract worth up to $668 million.
- Utilizes a large, 1.1 million-square-foot facility for aircraft maintenance.
- Supports multiple military branches, enhancing operational readiness.
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The U.S. Air Force has awarded L3Harris Technologies (NYSE:LHX) a five-year, up to
L3Harris performing depot-level maintenance on C-130H at the company’s aircraft modification facility in Waco, Texas. (Photo: Business Wire)
L3Harris will perform sustainment on C-130H and J-model aircraft at its 1.1 million-square-foot aircraft modification center in Waco, Texas. The center features hangars to support a full range of missionization and aircraft services, including conducting parallel avionics modernization and programmed depot-level maintenance efforts for reduced aircraft downtime.
The center supports the Air National Guard and Air Force Reserve C-130H aircraft fleet under the U.S. Air Force Avionics Modernization Program Increment 2. The center also services the U.S. Air Force, U.S. Coast Guard, U.S. Navy, U.S. Marine Corps, space, commercial and international operators.
“L3Harris’ support will alleviate capacity constraints for the U.S. Air Force’s Air Logistics complexes,” said Sean Stackley, President, Integrated Mission Systems, L3Harris. “Our extensive C-130 experience, skilled personnel and expansive hangar capacity provide a ready solution to assist the Air Force in maintaining its fleet readiness.”
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
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