L3Harris Technologies (NYSE:LHX) has opened a new location in Italy, marking a milestone in its expansion within Europe aimed at promoting collaboration and cross-disciplinary innovation.
L3Harris has also appointed Tiziana Cotugno as the head executive for L3Harris Europe; she brings decades of global aerospace and defense experience to the role. Cotugno will operate from the Rome office and oversee the company’s European Advisory Board comprised of directors and local business leadership.
L3Harris is actively supporting the Italian Joint Intelligence Center and Italian Air Force through the integration of the Joint Airborne Multi-Mission Multi-Sensor System program. This program is one of several that are integral to L3Harris’ expanding array of multi-mission business jet solutions available across various commercial platforms to support critical global security operations.
L3Harris, via its acquired company Calzoni, has a distinct and long history in the country, having collaborated with the Italian Navy on projects dating back to World War I.
“It is crucial for us to strengthen our presence in Italy in order to provide greater value to our customers and to drive continued growth in the country and across Europe,” said Dave Johnson, Vice President, International, L3Harris. “Our office in Rome is strategically positioned to serve as a central hub for engaging with local partners to support our expansion across the region and within NATO.”