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L3Harris Technologies : Advances Production of Proximity Sensors for US Air Force

L3Harris Technologies : Advances Production of Proximity Sensors for US Air

L3harris Technologies, Inc.September 14, 20265
L3Harris Technologies : Advances Production of Proximity Sensors for US Air Force

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MELBOURNE, Fla., Sept. 14, 2026 - L3Harris Technologies (NYSE: LHX) has received a contract from the U.S. Air Force, valued at approximately $60 million, to continue production of its DSU-43/B Cockpit Selectable Height of Burst Sensors (C-HOBS). This technology allows aircrews to choose the precise detonation altitude, helping them tailor the munition's effect to different targets and mission environments. The sensors deliver improved radar-guided performance, manual and cockpit-selectable burst heights, and advanced sensing features. "C-HOBS is an important part of ensuring warfighters have modern, reliable and adaptable capabilities," said Scott Alexander, President, Propulsion Systems, Missile Solutions, L3Harris. "As we continue to increase production capacity to support a wartime footing, L3Harris' long history of fuzing innovation ensures we are ready to meet our customers' needs today and into the future." L3Harris is increasing proximity fuze and sensor production capacity to help meet the U.S. military's growing demand for cost-effective, proven counter-threat solutions. C-HOBS production will take place at the company's site in Cincinnati. About L3Harris Technologies L3Harris is the Trusted Disruptor in defense tech. With customers' mission-critical needs always in mind, our employees deliver end-to-end technology solutions connecting space, air, land, sea and cyber domains in the interest of national security. Visit L3Harris.com for more information. 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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