L3Harris Technologies and PentenAmio have taken the next step in their shared commitment to solve complex digital problems for national security customers.
The two companies have signed a new teaming agreement to advance cryptographic innovation and drive secure communications capabilities for defence and government customers across the United Kingdom, Australia and Canada.
“This teaming strengthens the foundation for continued innovation in cryptographic technology,” said Ian Menzies, General Manager, Intelligence and Cyber International, L3Harris. “Working with PentenAmio, a leading provider of advanced digital security solutions, allows both organisations to leverage complementary expertise and deliver enhanced capabilities for our customers.”
Signed at the 2025 Military Communications and Information Systems (MilCIS) Conference in Australia, the agreement formalises and expands upon a previous memorandum of understanding between the two companies. It establishes a framework for continued collaboration in joint innovation, commercialisation and technology export, while supporting the development of critical cryptographic expertise within trusted allied nations.
The teaming agreement builds on the successful co-development of the Symmetric Key Manager (SKM), which integrates software and hardware to deliver trusted cryptographic key solutions. The SKM enables secure, over-the-network key generation for classified environments and provides a sustainable, adaptable approach to managing encryption technology.
“By combining two sovereign encryption portfolios, we’re unlocking scale, agility, and mission relevance,” said Sarah Bailey, Group CEO, PentenAmio. “This is about delivering integrated solutions that meet the evolving needs of allied governments and defence organisations and doing it quickly and reliably.”
The agreement reflects both organisations’ shared commitment to advancing next-generation cryptographic key solutions that combine hardware, software and services into a seamless, interoperable offering for defence and government customers. It also reinforces a long-term focus on technology innovation, capability sustainment and industrial cooperation between the UK, Australia, Canada and other allied defence sectors.
“This is another example of how L3Harris works with trusted partners to deliver secure, mission-ready solutions,” said Menzies. “Together with PentenAmio, we are building on proven experience and investing in the future of cryptographic capability.”
The agreement is non-exclusive, allowing both L3Harris and PentenAmio to pursue customer requirements independently and offer their own products or services. This flexibility enables each organisation to continue working with other partners where appropriate, provided such activities do not rely on data or information shared under this agreement. By formalising their cooperation, L3Harris and PentenAmio are creating a framework for future growth and technology development that will continue to evolve to meet customer and market needs across multiple territories.
