L3Harris Ranks 463rd in Trading Volume as Poland Facility Bolsters European Defense

On August 25, 2025, L3Harris (LHX) traded with a volume of $0.19 billion, ranking 463rd in market activity. The stock rose 0.15%, reflecting steady performance amid strategic operational developments. The company announced the commencement of electro-optical/infrared (EO/IR) sensor system manufacturing at a new 2,000-square-meter facility in Katowice, Poland. This expansion aims to bolster European defense capabilities by providing intelligence, surveillance, and targeting solutions for both crewed and autonomous platforms.

The facility, equipped with specialized tooling, produces EMX-Series EO/IR systems tailored for counter-unmanned system missions and multi-domain operations. L3Harris emphasized its capacity to scale production to align with European security initiatives such as Readiness 2030, ensuring rapid deployment of critical technologies. The company’s leadership highlighted the strategic importance of localized manufacturing in maintaining operational readiness for European clients while strengthening regional partnerships.

With existing operations in Warsaw and a track record of delivering over 1,400 systems across 32 European countries, L3Harris is expanding its footprint to reduce delivery lead times and enhance technical support. The Katowice facility complements the company’s 2025 milestone of delivering its 8,000th WESCAM MX-Series system globally, underscoring its role as a key supplier of advanced sensor technologies for defense applications.

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