L3Harris said it designed and manufactured the Mechanical Proximity Fuze to provide precision, adaptability and affordability against emerging unmanned aerial threats. The company said the fuze can be used in a range of environments.
The fuze upgrades launch platforms into low-cost, effective counter-unmanned aerial system weapons. According to L3Harris, it is designed to enhance reliable detonation at the optimal impact.
“With the U.S. military prioritizing proven, cost-effective capabilities to counter fast-moving threats, L3Harris’ Mechanical Proximity Fuze has emerged as the trusted solution of choice,” said Scott Alexander, President, Missile Propulsion, Missile Solutions, L3Harris. “This award reflects our capability to respond with speed and reliability as we expand production capacity and strengthen industrial resilience to support critical missions.”
The firm-fixed-price contract includes options that would bring the cumulative value to $98 million. The Mechanical Proximity Fuze is also referred to as the Fixed Wing, Air Launched, Counter-Unmanned Aircraft Systems Ordnance Proximity Fuze, or FALCO Proximity Fuze.
L3Harris said rising demand for FALCO Proximity Fuzes is driving the company to increase proximity fuze production sevenfold. Investments in tooling, modernized inspection equipment and supplier expansion are expected to enable a twentyfold increase in capacity.
The company said the expanded capacity will support current U.S. military needs and anticipated future demand. L3Harris will produce the proximity fuzes in Cincinnati, Ohio.
L3Harris said it has delivered advanced fuzes and safe-and-arm solutions across multi-domain operations for more than 70 years. The new award continues the company’s role in supporting counter-unmanned aerial system capabilities for U.S. military missions.
