# DoW Backs L3Harris Missile Expansion

L3Harris reported **$53.2 billion in contractual backlog** as of October 2, 2026, of which $31.2 billion was funded, and disclosed third-quarter awards for THAAD, PAC-3 MSE, Next Generation Jammer, and VAMPIRE programs. The Department of War’s $1 billion investment in L3Harris subsidiary Aerojet Rocketdyne provides $973 million in net proceeds for missile-capacity expansion. The awards and investment point to substantial defense production demand, while a continuing resolution funds operations through **December 11, 2026** and FY2027 appropriations remain uncertain.

- The reported seven-year THAAD and PAC-3 MSE awards are valued at $6.3 billion and $4.7 billion, respectively; only the first-year amounts are funded, so contractors should distinguish funded work from out-year potential when planning capacity and cash flow.
- The $723 million Next Generation Jammer award is associated with an undefinitized contract action. Suppliers may evaluate whether their capabilities align with follow-on electronic warfare and missile-supply-chain demand.
- Companies supporting Aerojet Rocketdyne’s missile production may assess capacity and supply-chain opportunities tied to the expansion, while accounting for continuing-resolution funding through December 11 and uncertainty in FY2027 appropriations.

**Jurisdictions:** federal
**Industries:** Defense & Military
**Topics:** Grants & Funding
**Published:** October 29, 2026

### Government Entities
- United States Department of War (DoW)

### Vendors
- L3Harris Technologies, Inc. (prime contractor)
- Aerojet Rocketdyne (missile-production subsidiary)

### Sources
- [L3Harris Q3 earnings: EPS rises 33% to $3.28 | LHX Quarterly Report (10-Q)](https://www.stocktitan.net/sec-filings/LHX/10-q-l3harris-technologies-inc-de-quarterly-earnings-report-98703d90b8dc.html) - Stock Titan