Defense contractapprovedSeptember 29, 2026
L3Harris Technologies
L3Harris receives THAAD propulsion production contract
L3Harris received an undefinitized seven-year Lockheed Martin contract valued at more than $6 billion, excluding escalation, to significantly expand propulsion production for THAAD interceptors.
The award follows a Department of War framework agreement to quadruple THAAD propulsion production. L3Harris said it will construct a new facility for THAAD solid rocket boost-motor manufacturing and expand capacity for liquid divert and attitude-control production.
Headline metrics
| Contract value | >$6 billion | Excludes escalation and remains subject to definitization and funding |
| Term | 7 years | |
| Production target | 4x THAAD propulsion output | Target established in the earlier framework agreement referenced by L3Harris |
Highlights
- New capacityA new facility is planned for THAAD solid rocket boost-motor manufacturing.
- Expanded lineCapacity will also increase for THAAD liquid divert and attitude-control production.
Resources
- L3Harris newsroom releasel3harris.com