With the integration of Aerojet Rocketdyne into the L3Harris, the company now boasts over 5,000 additional employees bringing expertise and capabilities in propulsion and energetics.
L3Harris Technologies, a leading aerospace and defense company, has successfully completed its acquisition of Aerojet Rocketdyne, solidifying a fourth business segment within the organization. The acquisition was officially concluded following a definitive agreement signed in December 2022, highlighting L3Harris’ commitment to strengthening the defense industrial base, promoting healthy competition, and accelerating innovation in the realm of propulsion systems.
With the integration of Aerojet Rocketdyne into the L3Harris family, the company now boasts more than 5,000 additional employees who bring invaluable expertise and capabilities in propulsion and energetics. This strategic move is designed to bolster national security efforts and enable the Department of Defense and civil space customers to effectively address critical mission requirements on a global scale.
The Aerojet Rocketdyne segment at L3Harris will be led by Ross Niebergall, who will serve as its President. Niebergall emphasized the importance of maintaining a competitive environment that fosters innovation and agility. He pledged to build upon the strong heritage of Aerojet Rocketdyne to enhance production capabilities and meet customer expectations effectively.
“I’m thrilled to welcome more than 5,000 employees to the L3Harris team today,” said Christopher E. Kubasik, Chair and CEO, L3Harris. “With national security at the forefront, we’re combining our resources and expertise with Aerojet Rocketdyne’s propulsion and energetics capabilities to ensure that the Department of Defense and civil space customers can address critical mission needs globally,” he further added.
The acquisition of Aerojet Rocketdyne marks a significant milestone for L3Harris as it diversifies the company’s portfolio and adds a substantial long-cycle backlog. Aerojet Rocketdyne’s broad expertise opens up new opportunities for L3Harris in areas such as missile defense systems, hypersonics, and advanced rocket engines, among others.
“Our customers demand a competitive environment that produces innovative, agile solutions,” Ross Niebergall, President of the Aerojet Rocketdyne segment, L3Harris said, “We will expand on the strong Aerojet Rocketdyne heritage to enhance production and deliver on those expectations,” he further added.
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The acquisition sets the stage for L3Harris to deliver enhanced capabilities and solutions to its customers, positioning the company as a critical player in the aerospace and defense industry. The collaboration between L3Harris and Aerojet Rocketdyne will further drive innovation, foster competition, and strengthen the nation’s capabilities in space and defense domains. As the two companies unite their resources and talents, they are well-positioned to tackle the most pressing challenges in the field and contribute to advancements in propulsion systems for future missions.
