# Exelis - **Website:** - **Primary alias:** `exelisinc.com` - **Employees:** 10,001+ - **Location:** Mclean, Virginia, United States ## Description Exelis, formerly known as ITT Defense & Information Solutions, is a United States-based aerospace, defense, and information solutions company. It was founded in 2011 as a spin-off from ITT Corporation. The company's headquarters are located in McLean, Virginia. Exelis specializes in providing advanced technologies for military, intelligence, and commercial customers around the globe. The company offers a wide range of products and services, including intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance systems, communication networks, electronic warfare systems, and air traffic management solutions. They also provide analytics and IT services to support mission-critical operations. With a strong global presence, Exelis operates in more than 70 countries. The company has several noteworthy subsidiaries, joint ventures, and partnerships. These include Harris Government Communications Systems, based in Melbourne, Florida, which provides communication and information systems; and ITT Corporation in Herndon, Virginia, which focuses on advanced engineering and manufacturing solutions. Exelis also has joint ventures with companies such as BAE Systems and Boeing. Exelis is a major player in the global defense and aerospace industry, with significant market share and strong competition from companies like Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman, and Raytheon. The company's focus on innovative solutions and its ability to deliver reliable products has helped bolster its market position. Over the years, Exelis has achieved several significant milestones. In 2013, the company acquired the surveillance and reconnaissance business from Australia-based C4i Pty Ltd., expanding its portfolio. Exelis has also made substantial investments in research and development to stay at the forefront of technology advancements and maintain a competitive edge. In 2015, Exelis merged with Harris Corporation to form a new company, Harris Corporation Exelis. This merger created a global leader in aerospace, defense, and information solutions with an expanded portfolio of offerings. As of the most recent updates, Exelis continues to operate under the Harris Corporation umbrella, maintaining its focus on providing advanced technologies and solutions to customers worldwide. ## Industries - 🏭 Heavy Industry and Engineering - 🏭 Aerospace and Defense _(under Heavy Industry and Engineering)_ - 🖥 Computers Electronics and Technology - 🏭 Heavy Industry and Engineering _(under Heavy Industry and Engineering)_ - 🖥 Consumer Electronics _(under Computers Electronics and Technology)_ ## Logos & icons - logo _(primary)_ — SVG, PNG — [download](https://cdn.brandfetch.io/idLC6l1vYh/theme/dark/logo.svg?c=1bxid64Mup7aczewSAYMX&t=1767637327540) ## Colors | Name | Hex | Theme | | --- | --- | --- | | Blue Charcoal | #010b14 | dark | | Bittersweet | #ff7278 | light | | Flamingo | #f15c22 | accent | ## Imagery - banner _(primary)_ — PNG — [download](https://cdn.brandfetch.io/idLC6l1vYh/w/820/h/360/idNLzYfjwz.png?c=1bxid64Mup7aczewSAYMX&t=1635888957036) --- _Source: _ _See [/llms.txt](/llms.txt) for a full list of agent-readable pages, and [/auth.md](/auth.md) for how agents authenticate._