U.S. Navy and Marines choose L3Harris T7 robots to strengthen explosive ordnance disposal missions

By Martin Chomsky (Defence Industry Europe)

L3Harris Technologies has received an award to supply the U.S. Navy and the U.S. Marines with 34 large T7 robots to support explosive ordnance disposal missions. The systems are intended to enhance operational capability by allowing explosive threats to be neutralised from a safe distance.
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L3Harris Technologies has received an award to supply the U.S. Navy and the U.S. Marines with 34 large T7 robots to support explosive ordnance disposal missions. The systems are intended to enhance operational capability by allowing explosive threats to be neutralised from a safe distance.

 

The T7 robots are designed for high-risk tasks and provide mobility, manipulation and intuitive control during operations. According to the company, the systems help keep personnel out of harm’s way while dealing with dangerous devices.

“Recognized by both the Navy and Marines for outstanding dexterity and performance, L3Harris T7 robotic systems will provide them a significant advantage for their most challenging EOD missions,” said Dave Kornick, President, Intelligence and Cyber, Space and Mission Systems, L3Harris. “We’re honored to continue working with the Department of War and our key partners in the U.K. and Australia, who also use the most advanced robotic technology available.”

 

 

Deliveries under the multi-year contract are scheduled to begin this year, with L3Harris also providing comprehensive operator training. The award follows a U.S. Air Force order for more than 100 robots in 2021, while the Australian Defence Force and UK Ministry of Defence already use T7 and T4 robots for similar missions.

 

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