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L3Harris' Jefferson Road Operations Center focuses on tactical communications products for the military, public safety and government agencies. (file photo)
Jul 24, 2025

L3Harris boosts 2025 outlook amid surge in defense demand

L3Harris posted its strongest revenue growth in six quarters and raised its revenue and profit outlook, citing rising global defense demand.

Batavia-based manufacturer logs record sales in Q2
May 28, 2025

Batavia-based manufacturer’s subsidiary lands $136M US Navy contract extension

Barber-Nichols, a Graham Corp. subsidiary, won a $136.5M contract to support the U.S. Navy’s Virginia Class Submarine program through 2034.

Syntec secures multimillion-dollar order for medical diagnostics optics
Apr 23, 2025

Syntec lands $5.2M in orders in 2025 to support U.S. Military Night Vision program 

Syntec Optics Holdings, Inc. has secured orders totaling nearly $5.2 million so far this year for optics and optomechanicals.  

IEC shares up despite first-quarter loss
Mar 5, 2020

IEC wins $15 million defense contract

Newark’s IEC Electronics Corp. has been awarded a $15 million contract from a top global defense contractor. The multi-year contract is a low rate initial production contract, officials said. “We […]


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