L3Harris Receives THAAD Propulsion Contract Valued at $6 Billion
Business Wire•29/09/2026•10:00 ET
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Key Highlights
- ➤THAAD propulsion contract exceeds $6 billion over seven years, excluding escalations
- ➤L3Harris (LHX) will quadruple THAAD propulsion production under the award
- ➤New facility will support increased THAAD Solid Rocket Boost Motor manufacturing
- ➤Capacity expansion includes THAAD Liquid Divert and Attitude Control production
Expert Statements
Ken Bedingfield, President, Missile Solutions, L3Harris
“This contract underscores L3Harris’ demonstrated ability to quickly deliver critical defense technologies at the scale and speed required by the Department of War.”
Ken Bedingfield, President, Missile Solutions, L3Harris
“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.”
Ken Bedingfield, President, Missile Solutions, L3Harris
“L3Harris is proud to partner with Lockheed Martin to significantly scale production of these vital interceptors, providing warfighters with the reliable, proven capabilities they need to defeat a range of threats.”
L3Harris Receives THAAD Propulsion Contract Valued at $6 Billion
L3Harris Technologies (NYSE: LHX) has received an undefinitized contract from Lockheed Martin, valued at more than $6 billion (excluding escalations) over seven years, to significantly expand propulsion production for the Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) system.
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