MELBOURNE, Fla. — L3Harris Technologies (NYSE:LHX) has completed delivery of its 6,000th WESCAM MX-Series imaging system, which provides customers in more than 80 countries with advanced intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance and targeting capabilities.
The milestone delivery was a WESCAM MX-25D electro-optical/infrared (EO/IR) and laser designator sensor system delivered to U.S. Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) in support of the Air Force Special Operations Command’s (AFSOC’s) AC-130J gunship modernization strategy.
“The next-generation electro-optics and infrared sensors in the WESCAM MX-25D will provide the special operations forces with world-leading advanced situational awareness and key targeting and laser designation capabilities,” said Kristin Houston, President, Electro Optical, L3Harris. “L3Harris WESCAM MX-Series products have successfully supported USSOCOM and AFSOC aviation programs for more than 20 years, specifically the AC-130 H, U, W, and J model gunships. We’re truly honored that the 6,000th unit milestone was reached with our delivery to the USSOCOM and AFSOC AC-130J gunship Block 30 upgrade program.”
L3Harris WESCAM MX systems are active in more than 80 countries. Operating across air, land and maritime domains, these intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance and targeting systems support more than 200 different platforms.
About L3Harris Technologies
L3Harris Technologies is an agile global aerospace and defense technology innovator, delivering end-to-end solutions that meet customers’ mission-critical needs. The company provides advanced defense and commercial technologies across space, land, sea, and cyber domains. L3Harris has more than $17 billion in annual revenue and 47,000 employees, with customers in more than 100 countries. .
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