{"id":365897,"date":"2025-12-24T12:16:20","date_gmt":"2025-12-24T12:16:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/365897\/"},"modified":"2025-12-24T12:16:20","modified_gmt":"2025-12-24T12:16:20","slug":"l3harris-wins-843m-deal-to-produce-18-infrared-satellites-for-sda","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/365897\/","title":{"rendered":"L3Harris Wins $843M Deal to Produce 18 Infrared Satellites for SDA"},"content":{"rendered":"

L3Harris Technologies, Inc.LHX<\/a> recently revealed that it has secured a deal from the Space Development Agency (\u201cSDA\u201d) to develop 18 infrared satellites for the Tranche 3 Tracking Layer. Valued at up to $843 million, the deal also covers ground software, operations and sustainment functions.<\/p>\n

Following the news release, the company’s share price rose 2.7% to reach $295.10 on Dec. 22, 2025.<\/p>\n

These tracking layer satellites will strengthen the SDA\u2019s Proliferated Warfighter Space Architecture (\u201cPWSA\u201d), enhancing the U.S. military\u2019s ability to detect and defend against advanced missile threats, including hypersonic missiles.<\/p>\n

LHX\u2019s Space-Based Missile Defense Expertise<\/p>\n

L3Harris\u2019 space superiority capabilities underpin space domain control, protecting vital assets and preserving strategic advantages. A long-standing partner of the U.S. Space Force and other agencies, the company has supported space superiority missions for more than three decades.<\/p>\n

L3Harris continues to drive innovation in the space sector with responsive, agile, and cost-efficient missile warning and defense solutions. As global threats intensify, the company is well-positioned to deliver multi-domain, layered capabilities to detect, track and defeat evolving threats.<\/p>\n

The L3Harris Tranche 3 Tracking Layer solution offers higher-resolution infrared sensing, advanced on-orbit data processing and real-time detection algorithms to enhance missile-tracking capabilities. Once deployed, these satellites will integrate with the SDA\u2019s PWSA, enabling broader coverage and stronger direct-to-warfighter connectivity.<\/p>\n

L3Harris supports the SDA\u2019s Tracking Layer across all existing PWSA tranches. The company currently has four missile-tracking satellites in orbit under Tranche 0, with an additional 34 satellites under development across Tranche 1 and Tranche 2.<\/p>\n

Growth Potential for LHX & Other Defense Stocks<\/p>\n

The military satellite market is advancing rapidly, driven by the rising demand for enhanced communication, surveillance and reconnaissance, along with greater resilience against future threats. To this end, per a report by Mordor Intelligence, the military satellite market is projected to witness a CAGR of 10% during 2025-2030. This favorable market outlook is expected to benefit L3Harris, a leading provider of space-based defense solutions.<\/p>\n

Given the strong growth outlook for the military satellite market, other defense majors such as Lockheed Martin Corp. LMT<\/a>, Northrop Grumman Corp.NOC<\/a> and Airbus SE EADSY<\/a>, which have a significant presence in this domain, are also well-positioned to benefit.<\/p>\n

Lockheed Martin leverages advanced technologies to develop layered space defense capabilities. Its LM 400 multi-mission satellite can be customized for a wide range of missions, offering a highly flexible bus architecture that enables faster deployment at lower price points while supporting data transport, missile warning and tracking operations.<\/p>\n

LMT has a long-term (three to five years) earnings growth rate of 11.94%. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for 2025 sales stands at $74.40 billion, which calls for an increase of 4.7%.<\/p>\n

Northrop Grumman\u2019s military satellite communication solutions are backed by more than 40 years of mission expertise. Its Protected Tactical SATCOM Rapid Prototype is specifically designed to provide uninterrupted, real-time connectivity to warfighters, even under intense and advanced jamming conditions.<\/p>\n

NOC has a long-term earnings growth rate of 4.19%. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for 2025 sales is pegged at $41.88 billion, which implies a rise of 2.1%.<\/p>\n

Airbus, through its military satellite communications, offers a comprehensive portfolio that includes SATCOMBw, Syracuse 4A and 4B, and Skynet systems. The company has been a long-term operator of the SATCOMBw secure satellite communications system for the German Armed Forces.<\/p>\n

EADSY has a long-term earnings growth rate of 21.48%. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for 2025 sales is pinned at $87.56 billion, which suggests a jump of 17.1%.<\/p>\n

LHX Stock Price Movement<\/p>\n

In the past six months, shares of L3Harris have risen 19.6% compared with the industry<\/a>\u2019s growth of 13.9%.<\/p>\n

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LHX\u2019s Zacks Rank<\/p>\n

LHX currently carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold). You can see the complete list of today\u2019s Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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