Who Is L3Harris? Contractor Under Scrutiny Over FAA Shutdown

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L3Harris, a longtime FAA contractor, is under scrutiny after officials linked a telecom upgrade project to a nationwide ground stop.

L3Harris Technologies has come under scrutiny after federal officials linked the company's work on a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) communications network to the 4-hour nationwide ground stop which disrupted thousands of flights.

The company, which is one of the largest defense and communications contractors in the U.S., was conducting a switch of copper wire to fiber-optic cable when a router involved in the upgrade began generating connection requests that overwhelmed parts of the FAA network, according to federal officials.

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said investigators are still attempting to understand the cause of the incident. At time of writing, officials have stressed the investigation remains ongoing and that no final determination has been made about the exact cause of the failure.

In a statement Saturday, L3Harris said: "We are supporting the FAA in its investigation to understand the conditions that led to the November 13 ground stop of our nation’s air travel. L3Harris takes the nationwide ground stop and its impact on travelers, airlines and air traffic operations seriously."

L3Harris Technologies is a Florida-based aerospace, defense and communications company that provides equipment, technology and services to government agencies and military customers around the world.

Formed in 2019 through the merger of Harris Corporation and L3 Technologies, the company employs approximately 45,000 people and generates tens of billions of dollars through contracts in military communications, intelligence systems, surveillance technology, space programs and aviation infrastructure.

Headquartered in Melbourne, Florida, L3Harris is best known for manufacturing tactical radios, sensors, satellite systems and defense electronics, the company also plays a major role in maintaining communications networks used by federal agencies.

It has worked previously with the Pentagon, NASA, intelligence agencies and a range of civilian government departments.

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