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Defense Industry·E-2D Block II

L3Harris CEO Replaced

7 sources · first reported 21h ago

via SpaceNews

L3Harris has replaced its CEO, Christopher Kubasik, due to a conduct violation. Sam Mehta, a space sector leader, has taken over as the new CEO. The company did not provide specifics on the conduct that led to Kubasik's ouster. The Navy's E-2D Block II Upgrade has also cleared its Critical Design Review, a separate development in the defense industry.

Why it matters

The leadership change at L3Harris, a major defense contractor, may impact the company's direction and relationships with the US military. The E-2D Block II Upgrade is a significant development in the Navy's airborne early warning and control capabilities.

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