L3Harris Technologies has begun producing electro-optical/infrared (EO/IR) sensor systems at its new facility in Katowice, Poland.
The 2,000-square-meter (21,528-square-foot) plant will serve Poland and other European operators, supplying intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance, and targeting sensors for crewed and autonomous platforms.
Production will focus on the EMX-Series EO/IR sensor systems to support multi-domain military operations, including counter-unmanned systems missions.
Catering to European Demand
The site is designed to swiftly scale production to support Europe’s Readiness 2030 and Security Action for Europe initiatives to address security threats.
This is part of a wider effort by L3Harris to expand multi-sensor capacity and shorten delivery lead times across Europe.
Earlier in 2023, the US company opened a manufacturing and product support center in Bologna, Italy, for its WESCAM MX-Series EO/IR sensors.
“The new realities of today’s contested environments demand rapid delivery of proven solutions,” L3Harris Vice President and General Manager for Targeting & Sensor Systems, Tom Kirkland, said.
“Our ability to manufacture and deliver EMX-Series EO/IR systems in Europe enables our customers to remain at peak operational readiness as we continue to build strong and strategic local partnerships.”
