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L3Harris names insider Sam Mehta CEO as Christopher Kubasik steps down
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Fusion42 · 17 August 2026 · Fusion42 review
L3Harris Technologies named insider Sam Mehta as CEO following the departure of Christopher Kubasik, who stepped down due to conduct inconsistent with the company's code of conduct. The transition occurs amid ongoing strategic shifts including the postponed spin-off of its missile solutions unit.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Defense Tech, and 13 sources have reported it between 17 Aug 2026 and 19 Aug 2026.
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You must adapt quickly to new leadership dynamics at L3Harris as internal priorities and strategic deals might shift with Sam Mehta now in charge. This change exposes potential openings to engage differently with a major defense contractor during its portfolio rebalancing.
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13 sources · first reported 17 Aug 2026 · latest 19 Aug 2026
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