L3Harris Demonstrates Integrated Mission Networking During Army Exercise
L3Harris demonstrated integrated communications during the U.S. Army’s Lightning Surge exercises, enabling rapid threat sensing and coordinated responses across dispersed forces.
L3Harris Technologies conducted a demonstration during the U.S. Army’s Lightning Surge exercises in August 2026, showcasing its ability to rapidly collect, share, and act on battlefield information. The company’s communications solutions supported soldiers in transmitting critical data across dispersed formations, facilitating faster decision-making. The exercises highlighted the need for communications systems that can transform information into actionable decisions under time-sensitive conditions.
Chris Aebli, President of Communications & Spectrum Dominance at L3Harris, emphasized the importance of integrated capabilities for commanders to visualize the battlefield in multi-domain operations. The company has been advancing its systems to meet the Army’s distributed and data-driven requirements, including the NGC2 transport layer provider role. L3Harris noted progress in adapting systems like the Wraith Shield™ software enhancement to rapidly changing operational environments.
The Army selected L3Harris as an NGC2 transport layer provider, reflecting the company’s role in supporting new Army requirements. L3Harris’ systems are designed to maintain command and control even when spectrum conditions are contested, aligning with the National Defense Strategy’s demand for non-traditional innovation and domestic production. The exercises underscored the practical impact of these integrated communications solutions in real-world scenarios.
L3Harris described its role as a provider of end-to-end technology solutions connecting multiple domains—space, air, land, sea, and cyber—in support of national security. The company highlighted its focus on mission-critical needs, including radios that adapt to spectrum challenges and waveforms that survive contested environments. The demonstrations during Lightning Surge reinforced L3Harris’ position as a key supplier for the Army’s evolving communications and networking requirements.