USA Ordered Production of Additional Engines for THAAD Missile Defense System

L3Harris Technologies has been awarded a new contract valued at nearly $400 million to produce additional solid-fuel engines and gas-dynamic control systems for the Talon anti-missile system of the THAAD missile defense system.

L3Harris Technologies announced this in a press release.

The company has been awarded a contract to supply LDACS gas-dynamic control systems and solid-fuel booster engines under the US Missile Defense Agency’s prime contract for the THAAD missile defense system.

“THAAD is the only US system designed to intercept targets both outside and inside the atmosphere, making it a critical component of the US missile defense system. It is key to the security of the United States and our allies, and we are committed to supplying proven engines for many years to come,” Ken Bedingfield, President of L3Harris’ Missile Solutions division, shared.

In 2024, L3Harris announced the early delivery of its 1,000th solid-propellant booster motor and 1,000th LDACS system.

L3Harris manufactures solid-fuel boosters at its facilities in Huntsville, Alabama, and Camden, Arkansas. LDACS systems, highly maneuverable micro-engines that correct the trajectory of the kinetic warhead during the final interception phase, are manufactured in Los Angeles.

The additional order is likely necessary to fulfill plans to quadruple production of interceptor missiles for THAAD systems.

Lockheed Martin signed a corresponding framework agreement with the Pentagon at the end of January 2026. Talon anti-missile production is planned to increase from the current 96 units per year to 400 units per year. The company plans to ramp up production over the next seven years.