L3Harris Technologies has sold a majority stake in its civilian space propulsion unit to private equity firm AE Industrial Partners for $845 million. The deal represents L3Harris' continued pivot towards the military space market, with Chairman and CEO Christopher Kubasik emphasizing alignment with DoD vision for a faster, more agile defense industrial base.
L3Harris Technologies has agreed to sell a majority stake in its Propulsion and Power Systems division to AE Industrial Partners for $845 million. The deal ensures the company's portfolio aligns with US mission priorities, according to L3Harris CEO Christopher Kubasik.
Firefly Aerospace has appointed Ramon Sanchez as Chief Operating Officer, effective December 22. Sanchez joins from Boeing with over two decades of experience in production operations for commercial, civil, and national security programs.