L3Harris Technologies received a $60 million contract from the U.S. Air Force on Sept. 14, 2026, to continue manufacturing DSU-43/B Cockpit Selectable Height of Burst Sensors (C-HOBS). The agreement supports ongoing production at the company’s facility in Cincinnati, Ohio.
What it means
The contract funds the continued manufacture of proximity sensors that allow aircrews to select specific detonation altitudes for munitions. According to L3Harris, the DSU-43/B units provide improved radar-guided performance and advanced sensing features alongside manual and cockpit-selectable burst heights. The company stated it is expanding production capacity for proximity fuzes and sensors to support a wartime footing. Scott Alexander, a company official, said the technology ensures warfighters have modern and adaptable capabilities. L3Harris noted its history of fuzing innovation positions it to meet customer needs into the future. This award follows other recent defense manufacturing contracts, including Army awards for laser production and interceptor development work.
Key facts
- $60 million: contract value awarded to L3Harris Technologies.
- Sept. 14, 2026: date of the Air Force contract announcement.
- DSU-43/B: model designation for the Cockpit Selectable Height of Burst Sensors.
- Cincinnati: location where C-HOBS production will take place.
- L3Harris is increasing production capacity for proximity fuzes and sensors.
Source: L3Harris Technologies news release