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L3Harris Technologies has received a contract from General Dynamics Electric Boat to provide battery monitoring systems for the U.S. Navy’s Virginia- and Columbia-class submarines. The systems deliver real-time battery health assessments, enabling commanders to optimize mission profiles and enhance operational readiness. According to Nino DiCosmo, President of Maritime, Space & Mission Systems at L3Harris, these systems are critical for both mission effectiveness and crew safety. The contract underscores L3Harris’ longstanding role in supporting the Navy’s submarine fleet, including prior generations of platforms.

The monitoring systems are designed to work with modern submarine batteries, allowing continuous health tracking from remote locations. L3Harris states the technology supports the Navy’s strategic deterrence goals by ensuring reliable submarine operations. The company highlights its expertise in maritime systems, developed over more than two decades of collaboration with the U.S. submarine force. This partnership spans Ohio-, Los Angeles-, and Virginia-class submarines, reinforcing L3Harris’ role in undersea defense.

L3Harris emphasizes its contributions to the Columbia-class program, the Navy’s next-generation ballistic missile submarine. The company’s systems are positioned as essential to maintaining the operational capability of these platforms. L3Harris notes its solutions are tailored to meet the Navy’s highest-priority submarine requirements, aligning with national security objectives. The contract reflects the company’s ongoing commitment to delivering reliable, mission-critical technology for submarine operations.

In addition to battery monitoring, L3Harris has upgraded the Mobile User Objective System (MUOS) with a newly NSA-certified Transmission Security Controller. The upgrade extends the satellite network’s security and resilience by 15 years, ensuring robust communications for military operations. L3Harris states its solutions enhance the Navy’s undersea advantage through deterrence and improved network transparency. The company’s work supports the broader goals of maintaining secure and effective naval capabilities.