L3Harris Opens EMX-Series EO/IR Manufacturing Hub in Katowice, Poland — Strategic Leap for European ISR

On August 25, 2025, L3Harris Technologies inaugurated a 2,000 m² manufacturing facility in Katowice, Poland, dedicated to producing EMX-Series EO/IR sensor systems for intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance (ISR), targeting, and counter-unmanned systems missions.
The plant is equipped with advanced tooling tailored for the EMX-Series and engineered for rapid scale-up to meet defense needs across Europe’s Readiness 2030 and Security Action for Europe initiatives.

Introduction of EMX-22D: Advanced Multi-Spectral EO/IR System

According to Janes (August 27, 2025), the first product rolling off the line is the EMX-22D, a multi-sensor, multi-spectral EO/IR imaging system designed for high-altitude ISR, target tracking, moving target indication, and robust performance in adverse conditions such as smoke, darkness, and bright sunlight.
The EMX-22D is tailored for regional requirements and complements the well-known WESCAM MX-Series, featuring day/night cameras and laser designators used across crewed, UAS, and aerostat platforms.

Strategic Impact for Europe and Beyond

L3Harris highlights that manufacturing in Poland dramatically reduces delivery lead times for European operators, and provides on-site production, repair, and support through a dedicated technical team.
The Katowice plant positions L3Harris to expand exports into Middle East and Africa, as demand grows.

Track Record and Regional Integration

As of 2025, L3Harris has delivered its 8,000th WESCAM MX-Series sensor globally, with over 1,400 units integrated across 32 European countries on more than 119 types of platforms.
The company already maintains offices in Warsaw and a broader European manufacturing footprint, signaling strong local engagement.

MiliTech Expert Opinion

This facility delivers a dual strategic boost: it enhances regional ISR capabilities while reinforcing Europe’s defense industrial sovereignty. The local production hub ensures faster turnarounds and ingrains advanced EO/IR mentorship and technical skill into the Polish defense ecosystem.

Key Points

• Facility: 2,000 m² manufacturing hub in Katowice, operational since August 25, 2025
• Product: EMX-Series, starting with EMX-22D multi-spectral EO/IR sensor
• Missions: ISR, targeting, moving target tracking, C-UAS operations under diverse environmental conditions
• Strategic alignment: Readiness 2030, Security Action for Europe, MENA/Africa expansion
• Regional footprint: Warsaw offices, networks of European manufacturing and support
• Proven pedigree: 8,000 WESCAM units delivered globally; >1,400 units in Europe across 119 platforms