What Happened
Defense Contractor Ousts Top Executive Amid Code Of Conduct Breach
L3Harris Technologies has removed Chairman and CEO Christopher Kubasik, effective immediately, after an investigation found that he violated the company’s code of conduct. Kubasik will receive no severance payments or benefits, and Sam Mehta has been named as the new president and CEO. Mehta had been leading the company’s Space & Mission Systems and Communications & Spectrum Dominance segments, which account for more than 80% of L3Harris revenue. The leadership change marks the second time Kubasik has lost a top aerospace and defense job following a conduct investigation. L3Harris has reaffirmed its previously issued 2026 financial guidance, and its operational and strategic priorities remain unchanged, as reported by AeroTime.