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

For over forty years, L3Harris has been a steadfast ally of the U.S. Coast Guard, supplying cutting-edge solutions that support critical missions, including the protection of the nation’s coastlines and humanitarian efforts on a global scale. The partnership has matured as L3Harris has tailored its offerings to meet the Coast Guard’s distinct operational demands.

Comprehensive Solutions for Complex Missions

L3Harris plays a pivotal role by providing mission-critical communications, navigation, and C4ISR systems, all designed to enable the Coast Guard to swiftly address maritime threats, perform life-saving missions, and safeguard the country’s waters. These integrated systems deliver the reliability, interoperability, and technological edge necessary for success in the most challenging maritime environments.

L3Harris’ extensive array of solutions for the Coast Guard encompasses:

• Communications systems: Ranging from legacy HF/VHF radios to advanced multiband, software-defined radios that ensure clear and assured communications during search-and-rescue, law enforcement, and disaster response missions.
• Navigation and surveillance: Cutting-edge radar and electro-optical/infrared sensors that enhance situational awareness, enabling safe operations under all conditions.
• Integrated bridge and control systems: Unified interfaces that streamline vessel operations by merging navigation, propulsion, and communications functionalities.
• C4ISR solutions: Advanced command and control tools designed for the real-time collection, analysis, and responsive actions regarding critical information.
• Training and simulation: Realistic, risk-free environments that foster personnel skill development.
• Aircraft modification and sustainment: Missionization and maintenance services that ensure aircraft remain mission-ready.

Next-Generation Integrated Communications

L3Harris is setting the standard with a productized approach to delivering next-generation integrated communications systems aimed at bolstering the Coast Guard’s capability to respond swiftly to evolving maritime threats. These progressive solutions enhance operational agility through rapid hardware and software updates, lower total lifecycle costs with standardized architectures, and promote seamless interoperability across various platforms and domains.

Thanks to continuous investment and ongoing collaboration with Coast Guardsmen, L3Harris is at the forefront of advancing integrated solutions that equip the force with resilient, secure, and responsive communications, thereby enhancing decision-making capabilities and ensuring mission success amidst today’s dynamic threat landscape.

Partnership Beyond Technology

L3Harris is committed to fostering a true partnership with the Coast Guard. Its solutions are specifically engineered to withstand the most challenging maritime conditions, ensuring performance when it matters the most—from Arctic patrols to responses to tropical storms. Comprehensive lifecycle support, which encompasses installation and upgrades, guarantees that assets maintain peak readiness.

The standardized and scalable architectures not only reduce total ownership costs but also offer upgrade pathways that safeguard investments. Importantly, these systems facilitate seamless integration across Coast Guard platforms and with the Department of Defense and international allies for joint operational effectiveness.

Looking Ahead

As the Coast Guard confronts a landscape of evolving challenges—ranging from cyber threats to increasingly complicated maritime operations—L3Harris is resolutely committed to delivering next-generation solutions. Through persistence in innovation, reliability, and strong partnership, the company continues to empower the Coast Guard in its vital mission of protecting America’s maritime interests and saving lives at sea.

Source: L3Harris (2026-04-20)