L3Harris Technologies has secured a new contract to deliver 34 of its large T7™ robotic systems to the U.S. Navy and U.S. Marine Corps, significantly bolstering their Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) capabilities. The multi-year award focuses on enhancing the safety of military personnel by allowing them to identify and neutralize explosive threats from a safe, remote distance.
The T7 robot is engineered specifically for high-risk EOD missions, combining robust mobility, precise manipulation, and an intuitive control system. Its design enables operators to perform delicate disposal tasks with enhanced dexterity from behind protective cover, keeping warfighters out of direct harm’s way.
“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 of Intelligence and Cyber, Space and Mission Systems at L3Harris. “We’re honored to continue working with the Department of Defense and our key partners in the U.K. and Australia, who also use the most advanced robotic technology available.”
This latest contract continues a pattern of adoption for L3Harris’s ground robotics. It follows a substantial 2021 order from the U.S. Air Force for more than 100 robots. Internationally, the T7 and its medium-sized counterpart, the T4, are already in active service with the Australian Defence Force and the United Kingdom’s Ministry of Defence for their own EOD operations.
Deliveries under this new agreement are scheduled to begin this year. In addition to supplying the robotic platforms, L3Harris will provide comprehensive system support and operator training to ensure maximum effectiveness and proficiency in the field. The award underscores the growing reliance on advanced robotic systems to perform critical, dangerous tasks and improve force protection for U.S. and allied militaries.
