L3Harris Opens Rhode Island Production Facility to Support US and Allied Naval Readiness
L3Harris Technologies (NYSE: LHX) has opened a new 50,000-square-foot maritime production facility at ProvPort in Providence, marking the completion of a $6 million investment to design, produce and deliver advanced undersea training systems for the U.S. Navy and allied forces.
“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,” said Sen. Jack Reed, D-R.I., the ranking member of the Armed Services Committee. “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.”
“Rhode Island has long led the maritime defense industry through innovation,” said Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, D-R.I. “The new L3Harris facility at ProvPort is another promising investment in the Ocean State’s Blue Economy.”
“L3Harris’ investment in their maritime production facility in Providence is a significant contribution to Rhode Island’s Blue Economy,” said Rep. Gabe Amo, D-R.I. “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.”
