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L3Harris scales fiber-optic tether systems for drones and subsea uncrewed platforms

May 19, 2026 · Capability · L3Harris Technologies · Defense

Key points

  • L3Harris detailed fiber-optic tether systems designed to provide jam-resistant communications for drones and subsea platforms.
  • The company said U.S. Navy and industry partners selected L3Harris as a fiber-optic tether provider for maritime and subsea uncrewed applications.
  • The update is relevant to autonomous systems because fiber-guided links are becoming a practical answer to RF jamming in contested environments.

Company context

L3Harris Technologies is a U.S. defense technology company supplying communications, sensors, mission systems, and autonomy-enabling components across air, maritime, space, and undersea domains.

Context

Company
L3Harris Technologies
Segment
Defense
Event type
Capability
Geography
Melbourne, Florida · United States

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