L3Harris Technologies has secured a contract valued at more than $6 billion to scale production of propulsion systems for the Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) system.
The undefinitized, seven-year contract follows a framework agreement between L3Harris, Lockheed Martin, and the Pentagon in July to quadruple THAAD propulsion production.
Alongside modernizing and expanding solid rocket motor (SRM) production facilities, L3Harris is also set to build a new facility to support increased manufacturing of THAAD SRMs and expanded capacity for the missile defense system’s liquid Divert and Attitude Control System (DACS).
“This contract underscores L3Harris’ demonstrated ability to quickly deliver critical defense technologies at the scale and speed required by the Department of War,” said Ken Bedingfield, L3Harris President, Missile Solutions.
“Our planned facility expansions, along with ongoing investments across our propulsion portfolio, will ensure we remain ready to support the nation’s most important missile defense missions and continue to enable a wartime footing.”
THAAD
THAAD is designed to intercept and destroy ballistic missile threats using hit-to-kill technology.
Lockheed Martin is the prime contractor and systems integrator for THAAD, while L3Harris supplies propulsion components, including rocket motors and liquid DACS.
The prime contractor secured a seven-year contract valued at up to $35 billion in June to boost production of THAAD interceptors.
Outside the US, THAAD is operational in the UAE, which became the system’s first international customer.
The US-built system is also present in Saudi Arabia, which produced the first batch of locally made parts for the THAAD’s missile launcher in May 2025.
