Exelis Inc.

Exelis Inc., was a global aerospace, defense, information and services company created in October 2011 as a result of the spinoff of ITT Corporation's defense business into an independent, publicly traded company. The company was headquartered in Tysons Corner, Virginia, USA and was led by CEO and President David F. Melcher. The Washington Post highlighted Exelis as a top company in the Washington, D.C. region in 2011. It was acquired by the Harris Corporation for $4.75 billion in 2015.

Exelis Inc.
IndustryDefense
PredecessorITT Corporation's defense division
FoundedOctober 2011 (2011-10)
DefunctMay 29, 2015 (2015-05-29)
FateAcquired by Harris Corporation
SuccessorL3Harris
Headquarters
Tysons Corner, Virginia, U.S.
(McLean mailing address)
,
United States
Key people
David F. Melcher (President and CEO)
Revenue2,230,000,000 United States dollar (2014) 
Number of employees
19,000
Divisions
  • Aerostructures
  • Electronic Systems
  • Geospatial Systems
  • Information Systems
  • Mission Systems
  • Night Vision and Communications Solutions
Websiteexelisinc.com
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