L3Harris modified the jet in 10 months, with 400 employees working 24/7 to deliver the plane by a July 4 deadline, the head of the company’s ISR division said.
This development reflects broader trends in defence procurement and industry consolidation as governments worldwide increase defence spending in response to evolving security threats.
Source: Breaking Defense. Read the full report at https://breakingdefense.com/2026/06/how-l3harris-transformed-a-qatari-747-into-a-new-air-force-one-plane-before-july-4/

