L3Harris Opens Rhode Island Production Facility to Support US and Allied Naval Readiness
PROVIDENCE, R.I., Aug. 12, 2026 — L3Harris Technologies (NYSE: LHX) has inaugurated a new 50,000-square-foot maritime production facility at ProvPort in Providence, effectively finalizing a $6 million investment aimed at the design, production, and delivery of advanced undersea training systems for the U.S. Navy and allied forces.
Senator Jack Reed, D-R.I., the ranking member of the Armed Services Committee, remarked, “As L3Harris expands its presence here in the Ocean State, this new ProvPort facility will help strengthen Rhode Island’s leadership in undersea warfare technology and grow our state’s contributions to the defense industrial base. This is an exciting development for our state’s economy, and I look forward to continuing to work with L3Harris as it grows new partnerships with local small businesses and our top-notch universities.”
Senator Sheldon Whitehouse, D-R.I., highlighted the state’s history in maritime defense, stating, “Rhode Island has long led the maritime defense industry through innovation. The new L3Harris facility at ProvPort is another promising investment in the Ocean State’s Blue Economy.”
Representative Gabe Amo, D-R.I., added, “L3Harris’ investment in their maritime production facility in Providence is a significant contribution to Rhode Island’s Blue Economy. The new facility will support the development of highly skilled workers, improve undersea training for service members, and strengthen our nation’s security. I remain committed to projects like this that spur innovation, grow jobs, and expand opportunity in our state.”
Representative Seth Magaziner, D-R.I., concluded, “Rhode Island has always been at the forefront of our nation’s maritime defense industry. This new facility at ProvPort will continue that tradition by enhancing the undersea capabilities our service members rely on while creating good-paying jobs here in Rhode Island. I will continue working to support our nation’s security and Rhode Island’s defense economy.”
Nino DiCosmo, President of Maritime, Space & Mission Systems at L3Harris, stated, “The demand for undersea training and readiness has never been greater, and this facility ensures we are positioned to meet that demand with the speed and scale our customers require. ProvPort gives us a strategic advantage with its prime location and access to a highly skilled maritime workforce, and we are proud to deepen our commitment to Rhode Island.”
The facility will bolster Rhode Island’s longstanding U.S. Navy and maritime industrial base, generating additional jobs through local partnerships, port operations, and specialized maritime services. This includes collaboration with Waterson Terminal Services to utilize local Longshoremen expertise for offshore wind cable management.
L3Harris has been operating in Rhode Island since 1991, with its Ashaway facility providing critical undersea sensor systems and military sonar for the U.S. Navy.
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Source: L3Harris (2026-08-12)
