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Modified Boeing 747 in Air Force One colors sits on tarmac at Joint Base Andrews.

L3Harris Delivers Modified Qatari Jet as New Air Force One

In just 10 months, L3Harris transformed a Qatari 747 jumbo jet into a sleek new Air Force One, with a team of 400 employees working around the clock to deliver the impressive plane. The makeover is so stunning that President Donald Trump marveled at the workmanship, saying "you won’t believe it" when you see it.

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Technicians work on a partially converted Boeing 747-8i aircraft interior with exposed wiring and structural elements.

L3Harris Converts Qatar Gift into Bridge Air Force One Amid Delays

In just 10 months, L3Harris transformed a gifted Boeing 747-8i into a cutting-edge bridge jet, VC-25B, by deploying a 24/7 team to meet an ambitious deadline tied to Qatar's Independence Day celebrations. The rapid conversion showcases L3Harris's impressive scale and expertise as the world's largest non-OEM integrator of aircraft.

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Military jet and drone positioned together on a runway or in a hangar.

L3Harris Seeks to Expand Rivet Joint Capabilities with Drone Teaming

L3Harris is revolutionizing Rivet Joint capabilities by exploring drone teaming, which could enable the 20 RC-135 aircraft in service to command uncrewed aircraft and expand their intelligence gathering. This innovative technology already exists and is ready to be demonstrated.

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Handheld radio with blank screen on a neutral-colored surface in a workshop.

L3Harris Upgrades Radios to Disrupt Enemy Drone Control Signals

For a fraction of the cost of new hardware, L3Harris is upgrading its radios with Wraith Shield, a game-changing software capability that disrupts enemy drone control signals - and it can be added to existing radios for just a few thousand dollars. This innovative upgrade is ready to be delivered, empowering military forces to counter unmanned aircraft systems with ease.

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Missile defense equipment in a secure facility with a hint of institutional presence.

DOD Invests $1 Billion in L3Harris Missile Unit Ahead of IPO

The Defense Department has just pumped $1 billion into L3Harris Technologies' missile-making unit, a strategic investment that sets the stage for a potential IPO. This major infusion of capital not only solidifies the DOD's stake but also gives them a built-in option to increase their ownership if the unit goes public.

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NASA's modified Boeing 777 aircraft on tarmac at Langley Research Center with technicians and equipment nearby.

NASA Bolsters Earth Science Arsenal with 777 Flying Laboratory

NASA's latest addition, a transformed Boeing 777-200ER, is set to supercharge the agency's Earth science research with cutting-edge instruments and innovative tech. This $30 million flying lab, revamped by L3Harris and Yulista, is ready to explore and reveal new secrets about our home planet.

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Rotorcraft in flight with cluster of small missiles on launch platform in desert or mountainous terrain.

L3Harris Targets Army Rotorcraft with Wolf Pack Mini Cruise Missiles

L3Harris is taking its mini cruise missile technology to new heights, adapting its Wolf Pack system for US Army rotorcraft like the Apache and Black Hawk. Building on its success with the Marine Corps, the company is now seeking to equip Army helicopters with its modular mini cruise missiles.

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Ex-L3Harris exec jailed 7 years in stunning, damaging plot

Ex-L3Harris exec jailed 7 years in stunning, damaging plot

A former Trenchant manager who oversaw offensive cyber tools at L3Harris was sentenced to seven years after allegedly selling zero‑day exploits and internal tooling to a Russian buyer for about $1.3 million. It’s a stark reminder of how insider access can turn trusted national‑security capabilities into dangerous weapons.

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Defense Contractor Guilty in Stunning Costly Zero-Day Sale

Defense Contractor Guilty in Stunning Costly Zero-Day Sale

What happens when the person entrusted to build the locks quietly sells the keys? An indictment alleges a former Trenchant manager sold zero‑day exploits and offensive cyber tools to a Russian broker for about $1.3 million, potentially turning U.S. capabilities into weapons against American systems and allies.

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Cyber exec Exclusive: Damning spy charges, lavish life

Cyber exec Exclusive: Damning spy charges, lavish life

How did a senior manager at L3Harris’s secretive Trenchant unit allegedly trade zero-day vulnerabilities and exploit code to a Russian buyer for about $1.3 million—reportedly fueling a lavish lifestyle while putting U.S. national security at risk?

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Cyber exec Exclusive: Charged in Scandalous Russia leak

Cyber exec Exclusive: Charged in Scandalous Russia leak

When zero-day vulnerabilities leave the vault, who’s left to stop the fallout? Prosecutors say a former Trenchant GM sold exploit code and internal records to a Russian buyer for roughly $1.3M, allegedly turning U.S. defensive tools into offensive firepower.

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Cyber exec in stunning, grim Russia spy charge

Cyber exec in stunning, grim Russia spy charge

A former Trenchant executive is accused of selling prized zero‑day exploits and offensive cyber tools to a Russian buyer for about $1.3 million. The alleged breach of L3Harris’s cyber arm raises urgent questions about how such dangerous vulnerabilities slipped past safeguards—and what that means for national security and everyday software users.

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Cyber exec charged: Exclusive scandal over Russia secrets

Cyber exec charged: Exclusive scandal over Russia secrets

Prosecutors allege a former Trenchant manager sold zero-day vulnerabilities and offensive cyber tools to a Russian buyer for $1.3M — a scandal that makes you ask: was it greed, ideology, or a catastrophic lapse in oversight?

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Shadowy figure in a long coat holds a worn briefcase emitting a subtle glow, standing before a cracked screen displaying a…

Cyber exec Exclusive: Damaging sale of secrets to Russia

What happens when the keepers of our cyber weapons become sellers? Prosecutors say a former Trenchant manager sold 0‑day exploits and internal operational data to an unidentified Russian buyer for about $1.3M, turning trusted tools into a dangerous insider‑threat.

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Shadowy figure stands before cracked screen displaying Russia map, with shattered phone and documents nearby.

Cyber Executive Charged with Selling Secrets to Russia

How does the steward of Americas cyber defenses become the seller of its secrets? A former Trenchant executive is accused of trading zero‑day exploits and offensive tools to a Russian buyer for $1.3 million — an alleged betrayal prosecutors say endangers U.S. operations and national security.

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