L3Harris to Provide DC Switchboards for Korean Navy

TULSA, Okla. — L3Harris Technologies has been awarded a contract to manufacture and deliver DC switchboards for Republic of Korea (ROK) navy submarines, the company said in a June 1 release. 

L3Harris will supply direct current (DC) switchboards that provide 900-volt DC power from the ship’s generators and batteries to the propulsion motor and other vital ships service loads. This award is a fully funded contract with the final delivery scheduled for June 2022.  

“This award comes as a follow-on to similar products previously delivered to our ROK navy customer,” said Rosemary Chapdelaine, vice president and general manager, Maritime Power Systems. “L3Harris is excited to build upon our long-standing relationship with the ROK’s navy submarine team and we look forward to continuing our partnership for many years to come.”