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Sign InIn a move reflecting the acceleration of space-based defense modernization, L3Harris Technologies has secured a contract from the U.S. Space Force to provide 18 missile-tracking satellites. The award is part of the AMDT3 program, which aims to enhance early warning and tracking capabilities against advanced missile threats through a sophisticated satellite constellation.
This contract further strengthens the company's defense backlog, positioning L3Harris alongside industry peers like Lockheed Martin and Northrop Grumman who have previously secured similar awards. Per market data, the expansion into high-priority space defense projects supports long-term revenue visibility as federal budget allocations for space-based security continue to rise.
Regarding market performance, LHX shares stood at $290.77 (at close July 10, 2026), having traded between a low of $288.12 and a high of $291.37 during that session. Investors are now looking toward the release of the FOMC Minutes on July 8 to gauge interest rate trajectories and their potential impact on financing costs for large-scale defense contractors.