# L3Harris Expands THAAD Propulsion Production

On September 30, 2026, L3Harris received an undefinitized, seven-year contract from Lockheed Martin valued at more than $6 billion to scale production of propulsion systems for THAAD interceptors, including solid rocket motors and liquid divert and attitude control systems. The award supports a broader Pentagon framework to quadruple THAAD production and follows Lockheed Martin’s separate interceptor production award of up to $35 billion. L3Harris plans to build a dedicated manufacturing facility, though its location has not been disclosed; the signals identify no open solicitation or procurement contact.

- The award creates potential follow-on demand for suppliers of propulsion components, materials, and manufacturing capabilities, while tying delivery schedules to Lockheed Martin’s prime-contractor requirements.
- Companies should distinguish this Lockheed Martin-to-L3Harris award from direct government solicitations; the signals do not identify an open bidding opportunity.
- Suppliers can assess whether their production capacity and capabilities align with the planned THAAD output increase and potential subcontracting needs.

**Jurisdictions:** federal
**Industries:** Defense & Military
**Published:** October 01, 2026

### Government Entities
- U.S. Department of Defense (DoD)
- Missile Defense Agency (MDA)
- Department of War (DoW)

### Vendors
- L3Harris Technologies (awardee)
- Lockheed Martin (contracting customer)

### Key Quotes
> 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 at L3Harris Technologies

### Sources
- [What Does L3Harris Technologies (LHX) New THAAD Contract Mean For Its Growth? - Simply Wall St News](https://simplywall.st/stocks/us/capital-goods/nyse-lhx/l3harris-technologies/news/what-does-l3harris-technologies-lhx-new-thaad-contract-mean/amp) - simplywall.st
- [L3Harris Technologies secures contract valued at more than $6B to scale production of THAAD propulsion systems

https://t.co/FNsi17EX5J](https://x.com/DefensePost/status/2105492916558844143) - twitter-defense
- [L3Harris Awarded $6 Billion Deal From Lockheed For THAAD Propulsion Production Boost - Defense Daily](https://www.defensedaily.com/l3harris-awarded-6-billion-deal-from-lockheed-for-thaad-propulsion-production-boost/missile-defense) - Defense Daily