L3Harris Technologies Bags $843M Contract From Space Development Agency To Build 18 Infrared Satellites For Tranche 3 Tracking Layer

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.

These tracking layer satellites will enhance the SDA Proliferated Warfighter Space Architecture (PWSA) constellation, which is designed to protect the United States from advanced missile threats, such as hypersonic missiles.