L3Harris Technologies is handing off its Orlando-area laser systems facility to Perimeter Solutions Group and cutting 63 jobs in the process, with the layoffs set to take effect April 30, 2026. The move targets a niche manufacturing site in the Orlando market and is part of a broader reshuffling by the Melbourne-based defense contractor.
Deal and layoffs
The sale involves the entire Orlando laser systems operation, which Perimeter Solutions Group will take over as part of the transaction. Orlando Business Journal reports that 63 positions will be eliminated, with the cuts scheduled to become effective April 30, 2026.
Why L3Harris is reshaping operations
L3Harris lists its corporate headquarters in Melbourne, Florida, supported by public regulatory documents that outline the company’s footprint across the state and the country. An SEC filing confirms the Melbourne headquarters.
The Orlando laser facility sale follows other recent portfolio changes. Earlier this year, L3Harris agreed to divest a large space propulsion and power business in a deal reported at about $845 million, a transaction covered by Law360.
Local impact and worker supports
The same reporting from Orlando Business Journal places the affected headcount at 63 workers tied to the laser-systems site and notes the publication provided the first public details on both the sale and the timing of the cuts.
For workers caught in layoffs like this, federal and state programs can step in with rapid-response services. The U.S. Department of Labor outlines how state dislocated-worker units and Rapid Response teams coordinate re-employment assistance and training, and how employers are expected to work with local workforce agencies when they plan significant job reductions.
What comes next
A formal WARN notice filed with state workforce officials, or a public company statement, would provide more clarity on severance, eligibility for rehiring, and how quickly the buyer intends to ramp up operations at the site. L3Harris posts official announcements and media updates on its newsroom page, and L3Harris is the primary place to watch for any detailed statement on the Orlando sale and the associated layoffs.
