The logo of L3Harris is displayed on a screen on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York, U.S., July 1, 2019.
REUTERS/Brendan McDermid/File photo Acquire Licensing RightsOct 26 (Reuters) - Defense contractor L3Harris Technologies (LHX.N) beat third-quarter earnings estimates on Thursday, on the back of rising global military budgets amid geopolitical tensions.
L3Harris, which completed its deal to acquire Aerojet in July, also raised its annual forecasts for revenue and earnings to include the rocket engine maker.
Demand remains robust amid a heightened threat environment, said L3Harris CEO Christopher Kubasik.
Orders awarded to L3Harris amounted to $5.01 billion in the quarter through September 29.
Persons:
Brendan McDermid, restocking, Christopher Kubasik, Mehr Bedi, Krishna Chandra
Organizations:
New York Stock Exchange, REUTERS, Defense, L3Harris Technologies, Aerojet, Revenue, Thomson
Locations:
New York, U.S, Ukraine, Florida, Bengaluru