L3Harris Technologies

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L3Harris Technologies is a giant American technology company and a prominent defense contractor. It is one of the world's largest manufacturers of weapons and military equipment. L3Harris maintains close collaborative relationships with major Israeli defense companies to develop advanced technologies. L3Harris signed an agreement with Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) to develop a light attack and reconnaissance aircraft for the Israeli Air Force, known as the "Blue Sky Warden." The aircraft is based on an L3Harris-manufactured airframe and platform, while IAI integrates its own mission computer and software. L3Harris also collaborates with Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) to offer advanced early warning aircraft to the global market. The American company integrates Israeli radars and battle management systems onto Bombardier Global 6500 aircraft. L3Harris supplies critical electronic components, mission computers, and bomb-launching systems to the Israeli fighter fleet, providing essential technical components for the F-35 Lightning II and F-16 fighter jets. These systems ensure the continued operational readiness of aircraft, enabling them to carry out precise airstrikes and evade air defenses. The company supplies heavy equipment to the Israeli ground forces, manufacturing diesel engine components and propulsion systems for Merkava main battle tanks and armored personnel carriers. It also provides ground forces with encrypted, portable military radio communication devices to connect infantry with operations rooms. Because of this role, the company's facilities and factories (particularly in the United States and Canada) have faced widespread protests and blockades by human rights groups demanding a halt to the export of military components used in warfare. -- Listed on NYSE (LHX), L3Harris Technologies is backed by leading sovereign wealth funds, most notably NBIM.