L-3 Communications

L3 Technologies has grown very quickly into the sixth largest defense company in the United States, and is a leader and prime defense contractor in Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR), secure communications, government services, training and simulation and aircraft modernization and maintenance. The company also is a leading merchant supplier of guidance and navigation products and systems, sensors, scanners, fuzes, data links, propulsion systems, avionics, electro optics, satellite communications, electrical power equipment, encryption products, signal intelligence, antennas and microwave products. In homeland security, L-3 has leadership products in aviation, port, maritime and cargo security as well as solutions for mass transportation. In addition, L-3 offers other key homeland security products and services for crisis management, intrusion detection, law enforcement and vehicles for first responders.

Christopher Kubasik

President and CEO

84 past transactions

Azimuth Security

Acquisition in 2018
Azimuth Security is an independent information security consultancy firm based in Sydney, Australia. It offers services in security assessment, penetration testing, web application review, and security training. The company uses a variety of techniques when performing a full security assessment, primarily centered around white-box strategies. These include threat modeling, design review, configuration review, source code review, and binary analysis. These engagements generally require longer time-frames. Azimuth Security was founded in 2010.

Applied Defense Solutions

Acquisition in 2018
Applied Defense Solutions, an aerospace engineering, software development and space situational awareness company.

Peak Nano Optics

Series B in 2018
Developer of nanotechnology products. The company's nanolayer gradient refractive index (GRIN) technology allows for the design and manufacture of lenses with greater electro-optical performance in visible to near-infrared applications at a fraction of the size, weight and volume of currently available complex lenses, enabling medical and commercial sectors to create desired spherical refractive index distributions within the lens.

Open Water Power

Acquisition in 2017
Open Water Power provides electrical equipment. The company offers aluminum water power equipment.

L3 OceanServer

Acquisition in 2017
L3 OceanServer (fka OceanServer Technology, Inc.) is a privately held company, established in 2003 to develop unique product solutions for embedded and OEM applications. The founders bring a breadth of product development experience from 30 years in the commercial computer industry to focus on innovation opportunities for electronic and electromechanical solutions in the fields of battery-based power management, sensor technologies and robotics. Our products today have been integrated into a variety of applications in the scientific, military, marine, and telecommunications industries. Standalone products include the Iver family of Autonomous Underwater Vehicles (AUVs).

Implant Sciences

Acquisition in 2017
Implant Sciences develops, manufactures and sells sophisticated sensors and systems for Security, Safety, and Defense (SS&D) markets. The Company has developed proprietary technologies used in its commercial explosive trace detection systems which ship to a growing number of locations domestically and internationally. Implant Science's QS-H150 Portable Explosives Detectors has been Designated as Qualified Anti-Terrorism Technology by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security under the Support Anti-terrorism by Fostering Effective Technology Act of 2002 (the SAFETY Act). For further details on the Company and its products.

MacDonald Humfrey

Acquisition in 2016
MacDonald Humfrey (Automation) Limited is a private Company formed in 1988 to provide total turnkey system solutions to core industrial sectors. The growth of MacDonald Humfrey (Automation) Limited has given rise to a wealth of experience and talent in the field of technical automation and control technology.

Implant Sciences

Acquisition in 2016
Implant Sciences develops, manufactures and sells sophisticated sensors and systems for Security, Safety, and Defense (SS&D) markets. The Company has developed proprietary technologies used in its commercial explosive trace detection systems which ship to a growing number of locations domestically and internationally. Implant Science's QS-H150 Portable Explosives Detectors has been Designated as Qualified Anti-Terrorism Technology by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security under the Support Anti-terrorism by Fostering Effective Technology Act of 2002 (the SAFETY Act). For further details on the Company and its products.

Aerosim

Acquisition in 2016
Aerosim offers a complete family of pilot and maintenance technician training tools for distance learning, ground school, and flight training. These training devices are both portable and flexible and have been applied in classroom and computer lab environments, and on distance learning platforms. ###Aerosim will be integrated into the L-3 Commercial Training Solutions (L-3 CTS) division of the company’s Electronic Systems business segment and will be renamed L-3 Aerosim-CTC###

L-3 Micreo

Acquisition in 2016
Micreo Limited engages in the design, manufacture, and marketing of microwave, millimeter-wave, and photonic products for commercial, telecommunications, and aerospace applications. Its microwave products include base band assembly products, microwave receivers, input assembly network products, integrated receiver modules, millimeter-wave down converters, triplex down converters, broadband amplifiers, wideband frequency synthesizers, power amplifiers, RF signal selectors, local oscillator systems, and switched filters.

ForceX

Acquisition in 2015
ForceX, Inc. is a rapidly growing Department of Defense contractor in the Nashville-area. We provide navigation, surveillance,

CTCAviation

Acquisition in 2015
CTC Aviation is a high-quality, global airline pilot training and resourcing specialist that offers innovative solutions to major airlines as well as full-time, sponsored ab initio airline pilot career programmes to individual trainee customers globally.

Narda-MITEQ

Acquisition in 2015
L-3 Narda-Miteq develops and manufactures specialized radio frequency (RF) microwave products.

L-3 Data Tactics

Acquisition in 2014
L-3 Data Tactics provides solutions that address the future of national security needs, including sense-making from large volumes of data, cloud computing, ultra large-scale data management and analytics, cybersecurity, as well as advanced research, software development and integration capabilities.

L-3 Mustang Technology

Acquisition in 2013
L-3 Mustang Technology offers a diverse and proven technology collection of software-defined radar and RF (radio frequency) sensors and systems, with proprietary capabilities in radar-based seeker, proximity fuze, hostile fire indicating and ISR (intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance) sensor applications.

L-3 Link Simulation & Training

Acquisition in 2012
L-3 Link Simulation & Training provides simulation and training systems for military aircraft.

Kollmorgen Electro-Optical

Acquisition in 2011
Kollmorgen Electro-Optical develops and manufactures specialized equipment, including submarine photonics systems and periscopes, ship fire control systems, visual landing aids, ground electro-optical and sensor-cueing systems.

FUNA International

Acquisition in 2011
FUNA International is a supplier of control and safety systems, communication systems and entertainment solutions for cruise ships, ferries and mega yachts. FUNA's fire detection and suppression systems are also used in offshore wind turbines.

3Di Technologies Inc

Acquisition in 2010
As of 8/29/2003, 3Di Technologies, Inc. was acquired by Spectrum Mapping, LLC. 3Di Technologies, Inc. produces intelligent digital maps for use in geographic information systems. It provides spatial and geographical data through an integration of technologies. The company offers photogrammetry, geographic information systems, professional services, and remote sensing solutions for the transportation, telecommunications, agriculture, engineering, facility management, utilities, and government agencies. 3Di Technologies was formed in 1974. The company was formerly known as 3Di LLC and changed its name to 3Di Technologies, Inc. in 2001. 3Di Technologies is headquartered in Easton, Maryland with additional offices in Vancouver, Colorado, Florida, Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, North Carolina, Oregon, Tennessee, and Virginia, as well as in India and the United Kingdom.

Airborne Technologies

Acquisition in 2010
ATI provides highly specialized aeronautical engineering expertise, manufacturing and operations support for unmanned aircraft systems (UAS). ATI's products are applicable to the intelligence, defense and commercial aerospace communities.

Insight Technology

Acquisition in 2010
Insight Technology Incorporated develops and produces night vision and electro-optical systems. It offers laser aiming and illumination devices, night vision devices, laser rangefinder systems, fire control systems, thermal imaging systems, sensor fusion systems, imaging and ranging products, and tactical lights. The company also provides a line of tactical illuminators; and logistics, repair, maintenance, and training services. It serves the United States military, federal law enforcement agencies, and allied nations, as well as the general public. Insight has a strategic alliance with warfighter. The company was founded in 1988 and is based in Londonderry, New Hampshire

L-3 Chesapeake Sciences Corp.

Acquisition in 2009
L-3 Chesapeake Sciences Corp. is a developer and manufacturer of anti-submarine warfare (ASW) systems.

International Resources Group

Acquisition in 2008
The International Resources Group is an international professional services firm that is a contractor to governments and international organizations focusing on Energy, Learning and Institutional Strengthening, Climate, Natural Resources and Biodiversity, Water, and Agriculture. Since its inception in 1978, IRG has completed over 600 contracts in more than 120 countries.

G.A. International Electronics

Acquisition in 2008
G A International is a high seas marine electronics business providing sales and service of marine electronics equipment.G.A. International has been successfully providing sales, installation, and service for a broad range of OEM navigation and communications products to commercial maritime shipping and cruise line companies for nearly 25 years. Its products have earned a worldwide reputation as a standard of excellence in the industry.

Northrop Grumman - Electro-Optical Systems (EOS) business

Acquisition in 2008
Northrop Grumman - Electro-Optical Systems (EOS) business designs and manufactures night vision image intensifiers and systems.

HSA Systems

Acquisition in 2008
HSA Systems is a provider of geospatial, marine and electronic systems for maritime and defense customers.HSA compiles, produces and maintains nautical charts, and supplies customized software and IT systems for the Australian Hydrographic Services, the Royal Australian Navy and Land Information New Zealand.

MKI Systems

Acquisition in 2007
MKI Systems provides acquisition, logistics, and program management services.
L-3 Global Communications Solutions (GCS) was founded with the vision of producing innovative, high-quality satellite communications solutions for the DoD and commercial customers. To realize this vision we continue to develop leading-edge solutions for our customers by maintaining a highly trained and skilled workforce. Our relationship with our partner L-3 divisions set us ahead of our competitors and allows us to bring the "complete" solution to our customers. L-3 GCS provides satellite communications solutions that include man-portable and flyaway VSAT terminals as well as airtime and services to the Intelligence Community; the DoD; U.S. federal civilian, state, and local government agencies; and international customers. L-3 GCS is proud of our many long-term customer relationships. We take their missions as our own, always aiming to improve our level of quality and service. Our employees take pride in their consistent application of industry best practices and their ongoing dedication to the highest standards of business ethics.

Geneva Aerospace

Acquisition in 2007
L-3 Communications Geneva Aerospace, Inc. designs and offers unmanned vehicle command, control, and communication technologies.

L-3 Communications Nova Engineering

Acquisition in 2006
Nova designs and manufactures state-of-the-art communication systems for network-centric warfare and technology-driven applications. Its businesses include unattended sensor communications systems, military test and training range instrumentation and wireless modems. Nova provides software defined radios and technology for the Department of Defense (DoD) and aerospace prime system integrators, and develops application-specific digital and radio frequency (RF) chip technologies.

TRL Electronics

Acquisition in 2006
TRL offers some of the most advanced radio and satellite communications systems available, providing governments and defense organizations around the world with the tools to trace, locate, monitor and defend transmissions, as well as to communicate securely.

Nautronix Defence Group

Acquisition in 2006
Nautronix Defence Group, a leader in mine warfare and anti-submarine warfare (ASW) systems.
CAC provides aircraft structures, major airframe assemblies and military aircraft modifications for leading prime contractors.
L-3 Magnet-Motor offers systems for a broad array of platforms, including wheeled and tracked combat vehicles, commercial buses and marine vessels. The company also specializes in electric propulsion systems for the energy industry, including energy storage, energy conversion, windmill generators, DC/AC converters and inverters.

Medical Education Technologies

Acquisition in 2006
Medical Education Technologies is a supplier of human patient and surgical simulators, as well as related educational products. METI simulators are designed to simulate various medical scenarios including effects from weapons of mass destruction, bio-terrorism and everyday conditions and injuries. Hardware and software enable METI patient simulators to exhibit hundreds of medical scenarios while accurately and independently recognizing and responding to medical treatment and medication.

L-3 Communications SSG-Tinsley

Acquisition in 2006
SSG specializes in optics, telescopes and precision optical subsystems for government, military and commercial customers. The company is a leader in the design and manufacture of high performance optical components, sensors and subsystems for the space and tactical military markets. SSG's customer base includes Department of Defense (DoD) prime contractors as well as government agencies and laboratories.

L-3 Communications CyTerra

Acquisition in 2006
L-3 CyTerra specializes in threat detection for military, humanitarian, and homeland security applications. Detecting concealed threats in a variety of landscapes, Their technologies provide users with enhanced situational awareness and a greater confidence in a multitude of security scenarios. L-3 CyTerra products are manufactured under high quality standards (ISO 9001:2008 certified) and capitalize on decades of experience.

SafeView

Acquisition in 2006
Safe-View, Inc was created to bring an existing patented Holographic Imaging technology developed by PNNL (Pacific Northwest National Laboratory) to market as a commercial application. The product uses an active millimeter wave technology that is safe and offers clear resolution of hidden items. Unlike some other methods of detection the Guardian 100 allows the operator to clearly see metal, plastic, ceramic and other materials that may be hidden under clothing without using ionizing radiation. It offers a clear alternative to metal detectors, pat down searches, and other threat detection methods currently being used to ensure safety in public areas.

Continental Resources

Acquisition in 2006
Continental Resources, Inc. (NYSE: CLR), based in Oklahoma City, is focused on the exploration and production of onshore oil-prone plays and is a Top 10 independent oil producer in the United States. The Company has a long and successful history of developing its industry-leading leasehold and production in the nation's premier oil play, the Bakken of North Dakota and Montana, as well as significant positions in Oklahoma in its recently discovered SCOOP play and the Northwest Cana play.

L-3 Communications TCS

Acquisition in 2006
TCS , a small business located in Warner Robins, GA, has more than 10 years of successful direct experience in every aspect of aircraft and avionics systems hardware and software integration; development; modification; test; documentation; inspection; and depot maintenance. TCS has provided manufacturing, acquisition, logistics, programmatic, and engi-neering support for the C-130, C-141, DHC-7, H-60, MH-53J, CV-22, H-1, and H-3 aircraft.

L-3 Communications ASA Limited

Acquisition in 2006
L-3 Communications ASA Limited provides systems solutions in situational awareness, system interoperability, sensor data fusion.

SAM Electronics

Acquisition in 2005
SAM Electronics is a electronics systems company that specializes in the development of maritime equipment.

EOTech

Acquisition in 2005
L-3 Communications EOTech, Inc. engages in the manufacture and distribution of weapon accessories for defense, law enforcement, homeland security, hunting, and recreational shooting markets. It offers holographic weapon sights, tactical lights and lasers, thermal vision devices, precision rifle scopes, thermal OEM cores, and night vision devices. The company was formerly known as EOTech, Inc. and changed its name to L-3 Communications EOTech, Inc. in November 2005. As a result of the acquisition of EOTech, Inc. by L-3 Communications Corporation, EOTech, Inc.'s name was changed. The company was founded in 1995 and is headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan. L-3 Communications EOTech, Inc. operates as a subsidiary of L3Harris Technologies, Inc. As of July 31, 2020, L-3 Communications EOTech, Inc. operates as a subsidiary of American Holoptics LLC.

Joseph Sheairs Associates

Acquisition in 2005
Joseph Sheairs Associates is a multi-disciplined systems and software engineering firm specializing in highly technical engineering and related services in support of Air Traffic Control (ATC) systems.

InfraredVision Technology Corp.

Acquisition in 2005
InfraredVision Technology Corp. manufactures and supplies VOx microbolometer detectors for IR camera manufacturers and system integrators.

L3 Mobile-Vision

Acquisition in 2005
In 1981, NJ State Trooper Philip Lamonaco was shot and killed during a traffic stop in Knowlton Township, NJ. This tragic incident provided the inspiration for Lou Blanco and Leo Lorenzetti to investigate ways that newly emerging video technology could be used to protect police officers while on duty. After years of testing and perfecting products, Mobile-Vision was finally ready to go to market in 1987 and debuted at the Police & Security Expo in Atlantic City, NJ.

L-3 Communications Sonoma EO

Acquisition in 2005
L-3 Communications Sonoma EO designs, develops and manufactures highly stabilized electro-optical and infrared (EO/IR) imaging systems.
L-3 Communications - Combat Propulsion Systems engages in the design, development, manufacture, assembly, and test of military engines.
L-3 CET designs, develops, fabricates, integrates, tests, and supplies traveling wave tubes electronic power conditioners.
Cincinnati Electronics designs and manufactures a range of infrared (IR) detectors, imaging sensors, missile warning systems, space launch vehicle products and spacecraft electronics. These operations provide IR components, electronics, and systems reconnaissance, navigation and missile seekers for a number of U.S. launch vehicles and spacecraft electronic niche markets.

L-3 Communications Infrared Products

Acquisition in 2004
L-3 Communications Infrared Products is a producer of uncooled thermal imaging products.

L-3 Communications MAPPS

Acquisition in 2004
L-3 Communications MAPPS supplies automation and control systems, training solutions, and ship control systems.

D.P. Associates

Acquisition in 2004
DPA is a technical services business that focuses on leading edge training systems, including courseware analysis, design, development and implementation. DPA develops electronic classrooms and interactive multimedia training systems for key military applications.

AVISYS Corporation

Acquisition in 2004
L-3 Communications AVISYS Corporation, a defense technologies and system integration company.

L-3 Communications Brashear

Acquisition in 2004
L-3 Communications Brashear develops electro-optical systems for military and other customers. Its products include laser ranging and tracking systems, telescope systems and naval fire control systems.

Beamhit

Acquisition in 2004
Beamhit is a developer and supplier of laser marksmanship training systems. These systems are in regular use today by all U.S. military services, most federal law enforcement agencies and large numbers of state, local, international police and security organizations.

Vertex Aerospace

Acquisition in 2003
Vertex Aerospace offers a global capability and complete solution for government and commercial customers. The mid-level aerospace Company operates in over 100 locations worldwide providing aftermarket aerospace services for more than 2,400 fixed and rotary wing airframes. Vertex’s agility, rapid deployment capability, and customer optimization have distinguished it from competitors for over half a century. With a 50 percent veteran workforce, the Mississippi-based company understands the challenges faced by the defense sector. More information can be found at vtxaero.com.
Klein Associates is a pioneer in the development of side-scan sonar, sub-bottom profilers and related instruments and accessories for undersea search and survey. It designs, manufactures and supports equipment that has a worldwide reputation as a standard of excellence in the industry.

L-3 Communications Aeromet

Acquisition in 2003
L-3 Aeromet provides high-technology solutions specializing in EO/IR systems, mission operations, data collection and exploitation, special mission aircraft modification, and systems integration. Our team of scientists, engineers and technicians provide outstanding support to the Department of Defense (DoD), government agencies and aerospace prime contractors.

L-3 Communications MAS

Acquisition in 2003
L-3 Communications MAS provides maintenance, repair, overhaul and a full range of technical services for military aircraft, from systems engineering to aircraft modification.
L-3 Communications Avionics Systems designs, manufactures, and sells avionics and instruments.

Ship Analytics

Acquisition in 2003
Ship Analytics Inc. designs, manufactures, and operates real time simulation systems for shipboard operations.

International Microwave Corp.

Acquisition in 2002
International Microwave Corp. designs and manufactures a broad range of analog and digital microwave products to meet growing wireless telecommunications needs around the globe.

Wolf Coach

Acquisition in 2002
Wolf Coach specializes in mobile communication vehicles used for television news and telecommunications, homeland security, military and law enforcement uses.
Technology, Management and Analysis Corp. provides professional services to the Department of Defense in project engineering and logistics, information technology and technical services.

Wescam

Acquisition in 2002
Wescam Inc. designs, manufactures, and sells electro-optic/infrared, laser imaging, and targeting systems for defense/military.

Westwood Corporation

Acquisition in 2002
L-3C WC engages in the design, manufacture, and sale of electrical generation, distribution, and automated control equipment.

L-3 ComCept

Acquisition in 2002
L-3 ComCept is a systems engineering contractor specializing in networking, modeling, simulation, and systems integration.
L-3 Communications Security and Detection Systems provides security detection systems.

Sy Technology

Acquisition in 2002
SY Technology specializes in air warfare simulation; command, control, communications, computers and intelligence (C4I) architectures; and missile defense and space systems technology for a variety of governmental, military and commercial customers including the Ballistic Missile Defense Organization (BMDO), the Department of Defense and the United States Space Command.

Emergent

Acquisition in 2001
Emergent is an award-winning Value Added Reseller and GSA Schedule Holder focused on solving complex business and mission challenges on behalf of Government, Commercial, Education and Healthcare sectors. Emergent provides custom solutions, along with end-to-end guidance and support in a full range of services. Led by our dedicated and highly trained Emergent team, we assess, solve and execute a custom solution based on the organizations current and future business needs.

Spar Aerospace

Acquisition in 2001
Spar Aerospace is a global provider of turnkey aviation life cycle management services, providing value-added engineering and upgrades for selected military and commercial aviation programs, component repair and overhaul and support services.
L-3 Communications Government Services specializes in communication systems, training and simulation equipment and a broad range of hardware and software for the U.S. Army, Air Force and Navy, the Federal Aviation Administration and the Ballistic Missile Defense Organization (BMDO).

KDI Precision Products

Acquisition in 2001
KDI provides premium fuzing products, including proximity fuzes, electronic and electro-mechanical safety and arming devices.

Coleman Research Corp.

Acquisition in 2001
Coleman Research provides a full range of high-end services and products including communications and signal processing, intelligence and space instrumentation equipment, and simulation, training, modeling and exercise support to military customers.

MPRI

Acquisition in 2000
MPRI provides teaching and training programs to domestic and international governments as well as commercial customers. The firm's staff is comprised of former military officials from all segments of the U.S. armed forces.

Logimetrics

Acquisition in 2000
Logimetrics design, manufactures, and marketing of broadband wireless communications infrastructure equipment, subsystems and modules used to provides point-to-multipoint terrestrial.
L-3 Communications Space & Navigation provides navigation products for major weapons systems and satellites.
L-3 Interstate Electronics Corporation designs and develops satellite-based signal processing products for company and government clients.

Aydin Corporation

Acquisition in 1999
Provides turnkey systems integration for airborne and ground-based applications; data and voice communication systems.

Microdyne Corporation

Acquisition in 1998
Microdyne Corporation is a diversified technology and services company. Microdyne is a developer, manufacturer, service and system provider of telemetry, remote monitoring and sensing equipment for various governmental, industrial and commercial applications.

Henschel

Acquisition in 1998
L-3 Henschel provides nearly a century of experience as a designer and manufacturer of naval systems for control, navigation, communication, monitoring and propulsion applications used in shipboard Hull, Mechanical & Electrical (HM&E) systems. These include: machinery, electrical & propulsion; integrated bridge navigation, data distribution, networks and sensors; internal communications, Alarm & Announcing, environment and battery monitoring systems that integrate into HMI-compliant workstations and consoles. Our approach selects industry standard components, interfaces and technologies and incorporates them seamlessly into our customer compliant systems to maximize performance and minimize life-cycle costs. We also offer our customers comprehensive life cycle support services, including worldwide field service, technical support, spares and depot repair services. L-3 Henschel has facilities located in Ayer, MA and New Orleans, LA with the experience and expertise to flawlessly execute naval system design, manufacturing and integration programs of any size and complexity.

L-3 PacOrd

Acquisition in 1998
L-3 PacOrd provides electrical/electronic overhaul, installation, maintenance, modernization, testing and integration services.
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