L3Harris Subsidiary Wins $60M U.S. Air Force Contract for Proximity Sensors
What happened
L3Harris Fuzing and Ordnance Systems Inc., a subsidiary of L3Harris Technologies, received a $60 million contract from the U.S. Air Force on September 14. The contract requires the company to produce DSU-43/B Cockpit Selectable Height of Burst Sensors (C-HOBS). These proximity sensors are designed to allow aircrews to select the precise detonation altitude for tailored mission effects.
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Why it matters
The contract involves the production of specialized defense hardware under the guidance of the U.S. Air Force. The work will be carried out at L3Harris’ Greater Cincinnati facility, which is located in Clermont County.
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Who's involved
- L3Harris TechnologiesParent company of the awarded subsidiary
- Clermont CountyOperational location for the defense contract facility
- CincinnatiArea designation for the facility location
Who could feel it
Possible knock-on effectsThese are possibilities Brind reasoned out, not predictions, and not advice. Most are not stated in any report.
- L3Harris TechnologiesSpeculative
L3Harris Technologies might see its core business bolstered by the secured $60 million contract.
- Clermont CountySpeculative
Clermont County could benefit as the operational location for the awarded defense contract facility.
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The entities involved
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L3Harris Technologies
company in Melbourne, United States
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Cincinnati
city in Ohio, United States; county seat of Hamilton County
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Clermont County
county in Ohio, United States
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