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L3Harris Names Sam Mehta CEO, Kubasik Steps Down After Conduct Probe

Published

18 August 2026

Topic

operational-macro

◆ Sectors

Defense Tech

◆ Geography

United States

◆ Source

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Fusion42 · 21 August 2026 · Fusion42 review

L3Harris appointed Sam Mehta as CEO after William M. Brown Kubasik stepped down following an internal conduct investigation.

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.

◆ ◆ The Wire takeaway

A sudden CEO change due to a conduct probe can destabilise partner and customer confidence; you should reach out to your contacts at L3Harris to understand shifts in leadership priorities and contract stability.

◆ Coverage

13 sources · first reported 17 Aug 2026 · latest 19 Aug 2026

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