MELBOURNE, Fla., June 3, 2026 — L3Harris Technologies (NYSE: LHX) has been awarded a contract valued up to $98 million by the Naval Surface Warfare Center Indian Head Division to deliver the Department of War’s combat-proven Mechanical Proximity Fuze for upgrades to the Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System.
L3Harris designed and manufactured the Mechanical Proximity Fuze to deliver the precision, adaptability and affordability needed to counter emerging unmanned aerial threats in a variety of environments. The fuze upgrades launch platforms into low-cost, effective counter-unmanned aerial system weapons to enhance reliable detonation at the optimal impact.
“With the U.S. military prioritizing proven, cost-effective capabilities to counter fast-moving threats, L3Harris’ Mechanical Proximity Fuze has emerged as the trusted solution of choice,” said Scott Alexander, President, Missile Propulsion, Missile Solutions, L3Harris. “This award reflects our capability to respond with speed and reliability as we expand production capacity and strengthen industrial resilience to support critical missions.”
The firm-fixed-price contract includes options which would bring the cumulative value to $98 million. The Mechanical Proximity Fuze is also referred to as the Fixed Wing, Air Launched, Counter-Unmanned Aircraft Systems Ordnance (FALCO) Proximity Fuze.
Increased demand for FALCO Proximity Fuzes is driving L3Harris to increase proximity fuze production sevenfold. Investments in tooling, modernized inspection equipment and supplier expansion are expected to enable a twentyfold increase in capacity, supporting current U.S. military needs and anticipated future demand.
L3Harris has delivered advanced fuzes and safe and arm solutions across multi-domain operations for more than 70 years. The company will produce the proximity fuzes in Cincinnati, Ohio.
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