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L3Harris Receives Contract to Develop Next-Generation Security Processor for US Government

CAMDEN, N.J., May 29, 2025 — L3Harris Technologies (NYSE: LHX) has been awarded a contract by the U.S. government to develop a next-generation security processor to secure communication devices across the globe.

L3Harris’ efforts will enhance the performance of security and management infrastructure for communication hardware. This includes safeguarding weapons systems against current and future cyber threats.

“This award builds on L3Harris’ 30-year legacy of developing and producing secure communication hardware infrastructure solutions for the U.S. and our international partners,” said Nino DiCosmo, President, Maritime, L3Harris. “Our technology ensures the highest levels of security, resiliency, performance and lethality for weapons systems when used in highly contested operations.” 

L3Harris will leverage its skilled, multi-disciplinary team with unique expertise in security processing to deliver enhanced capabilities to military and intelligence professionals worldwide.

About L3Harris Technologies 

L3Harris Technologies is the Trusted Disruptor in the defense industry. With customers’ mission-critical needs always in mind, our employees deliver end-to-end technology solutions connecting the space, air, land, sea and cyber domains in the interest of national security. Visit L3Harris.com for more information. 

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