L3Harris Technologies Received $124 Million Contract to Develop & Modernize Rocket Launch Vehicle Fire Control Systems For US Army and Allies

Specifications:

Name:

L3Harris Technologies Received $124 Million Contract to Develop & Modernize Rocket Launch Vehicle Fire Control Systems For US Army and Allies

Location:

USA

Company:

L3Harris Technologies

Estimated Cost:

$124 Million

Source:

https://www.l3harris.com/

Introduction:

L3Harris Technologies has received contracts to develop and modernize fire control systems on rocket launch vehicles that help the U.S. Army and allied forces around the world establish battlefield dominance.

Features:

L3Harris will provide the Common Fire Control System (CFCS) on both the M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems (HIMARS) and M270 Multiple Launch Rocket System (MLRS) vehicles produced by Lockheed Martin.  

The upgraded fire control units provide enhanced digital processing power and modernized computing infrastructure while eliminating difficult hand assembly and component preparation. L3Harris is increasing CFCS production rates through streamlined supply chain and manufacturing processes to support increased demand driven by the Ukraine conflict.

The L3Harris CFCS combines three vital capabilities for fire control – the Common Launcher Control Unit, Weapon Control Unit and Power Switching Unit. The components are key to allowing operators to control weapons, regulate power and ultimately launch the rockets from the vehicle. The systems are compatible with the M142 HIMARS, a wheeled vehicle, and the tracked M270 MLRS. Providing a common solution for both vehicles reduces lifecycle costs compared to separate systems for each and simplifies production, maintenance, logistics and training.