L3Harris announced the AERIS X Airborne Early Warning & Control (AEW&C) solution, a platform built on the Bombardier Global 6500 business‑jet airframe that incorporates a 360‑degree Active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA) radar. The system can operate at altitudes up to 41,000 feet, providing a radar horizon that exceeds current AEW&C platforms and delivering a detection range improvement of more than 30% while resisting jamming and tracking drones, cruise missiles, and ballistic missiles.
The AERIS X is described as combat‑proven and available now, giving customers an immediate, cost‑effective alternative to larger legacy systems. Italy and the Republic of Korea have selected the platform, with the Korean deal valued at over $2.26 billion in 2025. Existing L3Harris AEW&C fleets—Italian and Israeli—have maintained mission‑availability rates above 95% and an on‑time delivery rate of 98%, underscoring the reliability of the underlying technology.
L3Harris’s Q4 2025 earnings showed revenue of $5.65 billion, a 2.3% year‑over‑year increase, and earnings per share of $2.86, beating estimates by $0.10. The beat was driven by strong organic growth and record orders, while margin compression reflected investments and cost inflation. Full‑year 2025 revenue reached $21.9 billion, up 3% YoY, with a non‑GAAP diluted EPS of $10.73.
Management guidance for 2026 projects revenue of $23–$23.5 billion, representing 7% organic growth, and a segment operating margin in the low 16% range. The outlook reflects confidence in continued demand for advanced ISR capabilities and the company’s ability to manage costs while expanding its product portfolio.
"The operational lessons from current conflicts are unambiguous. Seeing everything and seeing it earlier aren't nice‑to‑have features anymore – they're requirements when defending your homeland," said Craig O’Donnell, International Business Development Director, ISR, L3Harris. The company also announced a $1 billion investment from the Department of War in its Missile Solutions business and plans a spin‑off in the second half of 2026, while expanding its Virginia manufacturing site to support the new platform.
The AERIS X launch positions L3Harris to capture a growing market for agile, interoperable AEW&C solutions, offering a lower‑cost, faster‑to‑field alternative that meets the urgent needs of modern air forces.
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