Protecting America's Shores: L3Harris Keeps the Coast Guard Mission-Ready

Published: 2026-04-21 11:06:28 ET LHX

Published on 04/21/2026 at 11:06 am EDT

L3Harris delivers integrated communications, navigation and C4ISR capabilities that empower the U.S. Coast Guard to protect America's maritime interests and respond to evolving threats.

For decades, L3Harris has partnered with the U.S. Coast Guard, delivering innovative solutions that empower critical missions ranging from safeguarding the nation's coastlines to supporting humanitarian operations worldwide. The company has evolved alongside the Coast Guard, providing a comprehensive portfolio that addresses the service's unique operational challenges.

Comprehensive Solutions for Complex Missions

L3Harris delivers mission-critical communications, navigation and C4ISR systems that enable the Coast Guard to respond rapidly to maritime threats, conduct life-saving operations and protect the nation's waters. These integrated solutions provide the reliability, interoperability and technological edge crews need in the world's most demanding maritime environments.

L3Harris' portfolio of solutions for the Coast Guard includes:

Communications systems: From legacy HF/VHF radios to advanced multiband, software-defined radios that support clear, assured communications across search-and-rescue, law enforcement and disaster response operations.

Navigation and surveillance: State-of-the-art radar and electro-optical/infrared sensors that enhance situational awareness for safe operations in all conditions.

Integrated bridge and control systems: Unified interfaces that streamline vessel operations by integrating navigation, propulsion and communications.

C4ISR solutions: Advanced command and control tools that enable real-time collection, analysis and action on critical information.

Training and simulation: Realistic, risk-free platforms for personnel skill development.

Aircraft modification and sustainment: Missionization and maintenance services that keep assets mission-ready.

Next-Generation Integrated Communications

L3Harris is pioneering a productized approach to deliver next-generation integrated communications systems that enable Coast Guard quick response capability against evolving maritime threats. The solutions enhance operational agility through faster hardware and software updates, reduce total lifecycle costs with standardized, scalable architectures and enable seamless interoperability across platforms and domains.

Through internal investment and continuous engagement with Coast Guardsmen, L3Harris is advancing integrated solutions that empower the force with resilient, secure and responsive communications, delivering decision superiority and mission success in today's dynamic threat environment.

Partnership Beyond Technology

L3Harris delivers true partnership. The solutions are engineered for the harshest maritime environments, delivering performance when it matters most, from Arctic patrols to tropical storm response. Comprehensive lifecycle support, from installation through upgrades, ensures assets remain at peak readiness.

Standardized, scalable architectures reduce total ownership costs while providing upgrade pathways that protect investment. Critically, the systems enable seamless integration across Coast Guard platforms and with Department of War and international partners for joint operations.

Looking Ahead

As the Coast Guard faces evolving challenges, from cyber threats to increasingly complex maritime operations, L3Harris remains dedicated to delivering next-generation solutions. Through innovation, reliability and partnership, these efforts will continue to empower the Coast Guard's vital mission: protecting America's maritime interests and saving lives at sea.