- In February 2025, L3Harris advanced its technology for U.S. Navy torpedoes with the Improved Post-Launch Communications System (IPLCS). This fiber-optic tether enhances real-time data transmission, offering better bandwidth, communication range, and reliability compared to previous systems. It will significantly improve targeting accuracy and operational efficiency, benefiting submarine-launched MK-48 torpedoes, starting in 2029. The IPLCS system replaces outdated copper wire tethers and strengthens undersea capabilities for both U.S. and allied forces, with plans for integration into Royal Australian Navy submarines. This innovation will provide a strategic edge in North America maritime defense, particularly in the Indo-Pacific region
- In April 2024, L3Harris Technologies has extended its partnership with the U.S. Space Force through a contract worth up to USD 187 million for the MOSSAIC program. This initiative will enhance space domain awareness capabilities by modernizing and sustaining space infrastructure, including radar and optical sensors, vital for tracking deep space objects. The upgrade will improve space surveillance and security, benefiting military, civil, and commercial users. The extension could bring the total contract value to USD 1.2 billion over the next decade, ensuring the U.S. maintains its leadership in space operations and safeguarding critical space assets from potential threats
- In February 2024, QinetiQ participates in the Space Symposium, a premier North America event where leaders from government, military, commercial, and academic sectors convene to discuss advancements in space exploration and commercial travel. This platform allows QinetiQ to showcase its Free Space Optical Communication (FSOC) technology, positioning it as a secure, high-bandwidth alternative to RF communications for the future of space connectivity
- In January 2025, Viasat and The European Space Agency (ESA) partnered to develop a satellite direct-to-device (D2D) connectivity solution, enabling mobile broadband access without relying on ground infrastructure. This collaboration strengthens Viasat’s expertise in Free Space Optical Communication (FSOC) by advancing optical communication through initiatives like AIDAN Next, enhancing secure and high-speed satellite data transmission
- In January 2025, CACI International Inc. announced that its President and Chief Executive Officer, John Mengucci, and Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, Jeff MacLauchlan, will participate in the TD Cowen 46th Annual Aerospace and Defense Conference. They will engage in a fireside chat followed by a question-and-answer session. The event will be held in 2025, and a live audio webcast of the event will be available on the CACI investor relations website. A replay will be posted for 90 days following the event
