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L3Harris Secures $955 Million Space Force Contract for Missile Defense Satellites
Summary
Defense contractor L3Harris Technologies will build 18 satellites for the U.S. Space Force's Golden Dome missile shield under a new $955 million contract, expanding its role in the nation's space-based defense architecture.
L3Harris Technologies (LHX) has secured a $955 million contract from the U.S. Space Force's Space Development Agency to produce 18 satellites for the nation's Golden Dome missile defense shield. The award, announced Monday, underscores the growing investment in space-based threat detection and tracking capabilities.
Contract Details
According to statements from the company and the agency, the satellites are specifically designed to detect and track advanced missile threats. L3Harris confirmed it will begin production on the 18 satellites immediately.
This contract is part of a broader push to enhance U.S. space-based defense systems. Defense contractors like L3Harris have been direct beneficiaries of increased defense spending amid heightened geopolitical tensions.
Expanding Role in Space Defense
AdThe new order significantly expands L3Harris's contribution to U.S. missile defense programs. Key points include:
- The company has now received orders for a total of at least 70 missile-tracking and defense satellites from the U.S. government.
- Of the previously ordered satellites, five are already in orbit.
The award follows a period of strategic investment by L3Harris, which has expanded its space and satellite manufacturing capacity in the U.S. over the last year to support the Golden Dome program.