L3Harris Secures $400M in Contracts: A Win for Defense and Palm Bay

From Night Vision to Satellites, These Deals Boost Jobs and Innovation

Palm Bay, FL — L3Harris Technologies, a cornerstone of Palm Bay’s local economy, began 2025 with several major contract wins, strengthening national defense and promising substantial economic growth for the community. Here’s how these achievements are shaping up:

Securing Global Positioning System Resilience

On January 7, 2025, L3Harris received a contract from the U.S. Space Force’s Space Systems Command to design concepts for the Resilient Global Positioning System (R-GPS) program. This initiative aims to strengthen the existing GPS constellation by adding up to eight satellites. These enhancements will address critical vulnerabilities, such as jamming and spoofing, that could disrupt systems relied upon by both military and civilian users.

By contributing to this forward-thinking program, L3Harris solidifies its role as a key player in the space and defense sectors.

Modernizing New York State Infrastructure

On January 16, 2025, L3Harris secured a $150 million, 20-year contract to upgrade communication systems along the New York State Thruway. These improvements will enhance interoperability among agencies during high-traffic periods, such as holiday travel or rush hours, and severe weather events like snowstorms and hurricanes, ensuring smoother coordination and better safety measures.

This project exemplifies L3Harris’s ability to apply its cutting-edge technology solutions to civilian infrastructure, broadening its impact beyond defense.

Enhancing Military Vision Systems

On January 21, 2025, the U.S. Army awarded L3Harris a $263 million contract to continue producing the Enhanced Night Vision Goggle – Binocular (ENVG-B). These state-of-the-art goggles enable soldiers to operate more effectively in low-light conditions, providing a tactical advantage in challenging environments.

This marks the second full-scale production order under the Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) program. To date, L3Harris has delivered over 28,000 of these cutting-edge devices to military personnel worldwide, showcasing their leadership in advanced vision technology.

Impact on Palm Bay’s Economy

These significant wins have ripple effects here in Palm Bay. As the headquarters of L3Harris, the city stands to benefit from increased economic activity, with an estimated $400 million flowing into the local economy and the creation of hundreds of new jobs in engineering, IT, and manufacturing roles. This growth also encourages community investment in education and infrastructure. The company is actively hiring for various positions, making this an opportune moment for local residents to explore career opportunities.

Interested candidates can find job listings on the company’s careers page at careers.l3harris.com.

A Bright Future for Palm Bay

As L3Harris continues to break new ground in defense and infrastructure projects, the Palm Bay community can take pride in the company’s achievements and look forward to the opportunities they create. Residents are encouraged to stay informed about the latest developments and get involved in community programs and events that contribute to Palm Bay’s progress.

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