L3Harris to Provide Assured Communications for USAF's Survivable Airborne Operations Center Program

L3Harris Technologies (NYSE: LHX) has been selected as a subcontractor to provide assured communications support for the U.S. Air Force’s E-4C fleet in support of the U.S. Survivable Airborne Operations Center (SAOC) program, primed by global aerospace and defense company, SNC. The engineering and manufacturing development contracted to L3Harris, awarded by SNC subcontractor Collins Aerospace, an RTX business, spans five years. 

As part of the SNC-led team, L3Harris will help guide communication-suite integration efforts, bringing the latest resilient communications technology to this specialized fleet and expanding its role with air, ground and space communications. The company will leverage its 15 years of experience supporting the E-4C’s predecessor, the E-4B, and continued wideband communications innovation to deliver new, resilient technology in support of the most critical command-and-control missions. 

“L3Harris will provide upgraded, state-of-the-art capabilities to ensure the E-4C fleet can successfully execute any mission,” said Lauren Barnes, President, Broadband Communications Systems, L3Harris. “Our open-system technology and vast portfolio of resilient waveforms will support seamless software upgrades and longevity for this vital program well into the future.” 

This program represents the continuation of L3Harris’ aerial capability support for the Department of War, which includes leadership positions in the Advanced Battle Management System and Next-Generation Jammer – Low Band programs and delivering advanced electronic warfare technology for the F-16 Falcon, EA-37B Compass Call and B-2 Spirit fleets.