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MELBOURNE, Fla., July 27, 2026 — L3Harris Technologies has signed a framework agreement with the Department of War and Lockheed Martin for a multi-year contract that will quadruple propulsion production for the Terminal High Altitude Area Defense system. The deal spans seven years, represents the largest THAAD propulsion award L3Harris has received, and is expected to be definitized later this year.
The expansion aligns with the department’s Acquisition Transformation Strategy to accelerate delivery of critical capabilities. L3Harris produces THAAD’s Solid Rocket Boost Motors and Liquid Divert and Attitude Control Systems for the Missile Defense Agency.
“This framework agreement reaffirms L3Harris’ proven capability to quickly deliver critical defense systems at the rate the Department of War demands,” said Ken Bedingfield, President, Missile Solutions, L3Harris. “The agreement builds upon our ongoing investments to build new facilities, incorporate modern manufacturing practices and bolster our suppliers to ensure we can support the critical systems that protect our nation and allies.”
THAAD is designed to intercept threats both within and outside the Earth’s atmosphere and is described as a primary defense against short, medium and intermediate-range missiles. The system is combat-proven and has achieved a 100% success rate in intercept tests since production began.
L3Harris is delivering on or ahead of contract for both LDACS and SRBMs. The company manufactures SRBMs in Huntsville, Alabama, and Camden, Arkansas, while LDACS production is based in Los Angeles. LDACS is a highly responsive thruster system that maintains THAAD’s kinetic kill vehicle on target during the later stages of an intercept.
The Department of War’s Munitions Acceleration Council has identified several key programs powered by L3Harris propulsion, including THAAD, for capacity expansion. To meet increased demand, L3Harris is investing billions, constructing roughly 60 facilities, and adding or upgrading nearly 1 million square feet of manufacturing and office space across solid rocket motor production sites in Alabama, Virginia and Arkansas.
