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L3Harris Wins $46.85M Trident II Flight-Test Contract

October 5, 2026

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Key Takeaways

L3Harris IEC wins $46.85M contract for Trident II flight-test instrumentation.
Contract supports submarine-launched ballistic missile testing through 2031.
Work includes technical engineering, logistics, and field support.
Project expands ground-test infrastructure, including SWS Ashore facility.

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Strategic Implications

This contract may indicate the Navy's continued investment in the Trident II D5 system, which could suggest a long-term commitment to submarine-launched ballistic missiles. The expansion of ground-test infrastructure may also indicate a focus on modernizing missile testing capabilities, which could have implications for the broader defense industry.

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What Happened

Navy Awards Contract For Submarine-Launched Ballistic Missile Testing

L3Harris Technologies’ Interstate Electronics Corp. (IEC) has received a $46.85 million contract from the US Navy for services and support for flight-test instrumentation systems supporting the Trident II Strategic Weapon System. The work will support flight-test instrumentation used with the Trident II D5 weapon system, a submarine-launched ballistic missile system. The contract includes technical engineering, logistics, and field support across multiple US and international locations through 2031. This development was reported by Military Aerospace.

Source | Originally Published: October 5, 2026

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