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South Australian Premier Steven Marshall has officially launched L3Harris Technologies’ new office in Adelaide to support the Australian government’s $95 billion naval shipbuilding programs and forge closer ties with Defence SA.
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The new office will act as a base for integrating and delivering L3Harris’ advanced Integrated Platform Management System (IPMS) and Electronic Warfare System, which are being fitted to the 12 new Arafura Class offshore patrol vessels.
South Australian Premier Steven Marshall, who officially opened the office at Innovation House in Mawson Lakes’ Technology Park, said, "L3Harris’ decision to establish its presence at Mawson Lakes is another vote of confidence in our burgeoning defence sector, which continues to attract national and international defence giants."
L3Harris was the first company to join the Defence and Space Landing Pad initiative, taking up residence at Lot Fourteen in Adelaide CBD in January 2019.
The initiative, run by Defence SA, helps international companies capitalise on upcoming projects centred in the state, providing short-term office facilities, relationship-building opportunities, and an immediate connection to the co-located Defence Teaming Centre, which aims to help increase capability and competitiveness in global defence markets.
Rangesh Kasturi, president of maritime international at L3Harris, echoed the Premier's sentiments, saying, "L3Harris has extensive experience providing world-leading equipment and support services to the Royal Australian Navy."
The opening further supports L3Harris’ growth in Australia and creates new employment opportunities for the region. The company has been a trusted partner to the Australian Defence Force, delivering Defence and commercial programs in the region for over 25 years, and already has facilities in other major cities including Brisbane, Melbourne, Canberra, Sydney and Perth.
The company employs approximately 550 professionals focused on customers’ unique needs and challenges in the region.
"With South Australia positioned as a growing and thriving hub for defence business, it was an excellent opportunity for the business, as we grow our Australian footprint and expand our presence in the maritime domain in the region," Kasturi added.
L3Harris Technologies is an agile global aerospace and defence technology innovator, delivering end-to-end solutions that meet customers’ mission-critical needs. The company provides advanced defence and commercial technologies across air, land, sea, space and cyber domains.
L3Harris has approximately US$17 billion in annual revenue and 50,000 employees, with customers in 130 countries.
