L3Harris Technologies Inc. has announced a new partnership with Airbus U.S. Space & Defense to enhance the systems integration of the Airbus MQ-72C Logistics Connector, an unmanned variant of the UH-72 Lakota helicopter. This collaboration will see L3Harris deploying its advanced platform system integration capabilities, utilizing a robust digital backbone with integrated command and control nodes. The partnership aims to accelerate the development of this capability to support U.S. Marines in contested environments. This joint effort is part of the Aerial Logistics Connector Middle Tier of Acquisition Rapid Prototyping Program, which seeks to provide the military with aircraft prototypes for operational demonstrations. The collaboration promises to enhance the operational effectiveness of the MQ-72C platform, enabling it to support a wide range of unmanned operations in future conflicts.