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L3Harris Receives Rocket Motor Contract for US Long-Range Missile System

MELBOURNE, Fla., April 20, 2026 — L3Harris Technologies (NYSE: LHX) has received a contract valued at more than $65 million to produce solid rocket motors for the Army Tactical Missile System (ATACMS), a combat-proven, long-range guided missile system. 

L3Harris will fabricate, test and deliver M124 rocket motors, igniters, exit cones and associated components and services as part of the contract. Deliveries are scheduled to run from 2027 through 2028. 

ATACMS missile fires from launcher
L3Harris produces the solid propellant rocket motor for ATAC...

“L3Harris remains focused on delivering advanced propulsion solutions to meet the needs of the ATACMS program,” said Scott Alexander, President, Missile Propulsion, Missile Solutions, L3Harris. “These contracts demonstrate our ongoing commitment to equip the U.S. Army and allied forces with reliable, combat-proven missile technology that enhances operational readiness.”

L3Harris has supported the Army’s ATACMS program for more than 30 years with production centered in Camden, Arkansas. This location annually produces more than 115,000 solid rocket motors of various sizes, supporting a variety of programs, and conducts more than 6,000 hot-fire tests each year. L3Harris is undergoing a major solid rocket motor expansion effort in Camden to meet growing demand, building more than 20 new advanced propulsion facilities.

The company also produces ATACMS Arm and Firing Devices at its Cincinnati, Ohio, site.

About L3Harris Technologies

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Forward-Looking Statements 

This press release contains forward-looking statements that reflect management's current expectations, assumptions and estimates of future performance and economic conditions. Such statements are made in reliance upon the safe harbor provisions of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. The company cautions investors that any forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results and future trends to differ materially from those matters expressed in or implied by such forward-looking statements. Statements about order values are forward-looking and involve risks and uncertainties related to indefinite order quantities, among other things. L3Harris disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise.

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