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Space Development Agency Awards L3Harris $843 Million Contract for Tracking Layer Satellites
MELBOURNE, Fla., December 19, 2025--L3Harris Technologies (NYSE: LHX) has received a contract from the Space Development Agency (SDA) to build 18 infrared satellites for the Tranche 3 (T3) Tracking Layer. The contract, valued up to $843 million, includes ground software, operations and sustainment functions.
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