The Investor
23 Sep 2026, 18:54
L3Harris Highlights Expanding Role in Australia’s Maritime Defense
L3Harris Technologies is highlighting its growing role in Australia’s maritime defense strategy as the country faces increasing security demands across the Indo-Pacific.
The company said it has a long history of working with the Royal Australian Navy, Australian Border Force and local industry partners to support maritime operations. Its portfolio in the country includes sonar and underwater systems, communications, electronic warfare and surveillance technologies.
L3Harris emphasized that many of these capabilities are being co-developed with Australian partners rather than simply imported from overseas programs. The systems are intended to support missions ranging from border protection and constabulary operations to high-intensity conflict.
The company is also positioning its local partnerships as part of Australia’s broader effort to strengthen its sovereign defense industrial base. L3Harris said its work is aligned with the country’s Defence Industry Development Strategy and is intended to build longer-term domestic capability.
The focus on Australia reflects broader defense demand for undersea warfare, electronic warfare, secure communications and maritime surveillance as governments increase investment in Indo-Pacific security.
L3Harris Technologies is highlighting its growing role in Australia’s maritime defense strategy as the country faces increasing security demands across the Indo-Pacific.
The company said it has a long history of working with the Royal Australian Navy, Australian Border Force and local industry partners to support maritime operations. Its portfolio in the country includes sonar and underwater systems, communications, electronic warfare and surveillance technologies.
L3Harris emphasized that many of these capabilities are being co-developed with Australian partners rather than simply imported from overseas programs. The systems are intended to support missions ranging from border protection and constabulary operations to high-intensity conflict.
The company is also positioning its local partnerships as part of Australia’s broader effort to strengthen its sovereign defense industrial base. L3Harris said its work is aligned with the country’s Defence Industry Development Strategy and is intended to build longer-term domestic capability.
The focus on Australia reflects broader defense demand for undersea warfare, electronic warfare, secure communications and maritime surveillance as governments increase investment in Indo-Pacific security.
