OFFICIAL STATEMENT U.S. Department of War Releases

Department of War and L3Harris Secure Landmark Deals to Expand Propulsion Production for PAC-3 MSE and THAAD

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Based on U.S. Department of War Releases · Jul 27, 2026

The U.S. Department of War and L3Harris secured seven-year deals to boost production of propulsion systems for PAC-3 MSE and THAAD interceptors, aiming to enhance missile defense capabilities.

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Department of War and L3Harris Secure Landmark Deals to Expand Propulsion Production for PAC-3 MSE and THAAD
U.S. Department of War Releases — U.S. Department of War
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Duffey, Under Secretary of War for Acquisition and Sustainment.
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The motors deliver the critical speed, extended range, and precise maneuverability the PAC-3 MSE needs to defeat advanced tactical ballistic missiles, cruise missiles, and enemy aircraft.
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The LDACS provides the vital in-flight maneuverability required to engage and neutralize ballistic missile threats both inside and outside Earth's atmosphere.
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This agreement follows a series of PAC-3 MSE framework agreements with prime contractor Lockheed Martin, seeker manufacturer Boeing, and multi-component supplier Honeywell.
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The Department of War, alongside L3Harris and Lockheed Martin, finalized two seven-year framework agreements to expand production of propulsion components for the PAC-3 MSE and THAAD systems.
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L3Harris will accelerate manufacturing of solid rocket motors, attitude control motors, and lethality enhancers for the PAC-3 MSE, which are essential for intercepting advanced threats such as ballistic and cruise missiles.
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The agreements follow prior PAC-3 MSE framework deals with Lockheed Martin, Boeing, and Honeywell, reinforcing a coordinated approach to missile defense production.

The Department of War, alongside L3Harris and Lockheed Martin, finalized two seven-year framework agreements to expand production of propulsion components for the PAC-3 MSE and THAAD systems. Under Secretary of War for Acquisition and Sustainment Michael P. Duffey stated the deals reflect a commitment to rapidly scale critical munitions production to meet warfighter needs. L3Harris will accelerate manufacturing of solid rocket motors, attitude control motors, and lethality enhancers for the PAC-3 MSE, which are essential for intercepting advanced threats such as ballistic and cruise missiles.

Concurrently, the THAAD propulsion agreement will increase production of the solid rocket boost motor and the Liquid Divert and Attitude Control System (LDACS). The LDACS enables in-flight maneuverability to engage ballistic missiles both inside and outside Earth's atmosphere. The Department of War emphasized these agreements align with its Acquisition Transformation Strategy, designed to reduce bureaucratic delays and engage suppliers directly.

The strategy is part of broader efforts to place the defense acquisition system on a wartime footing, fostering a more responsive industrial base. By providing long-term demand signals, the Department aims to strengthen the resilience of the defense supply chain. The agreements follow prior PAC-3 MSE framework deals with Lockheed Martin, Boeing, and Honeywell, reinforcing a coordinated approach to missile defense production.

The Department of War stated these initiatives ensure the U.S. military maintains a competitive advantage in missile defense manufacturing. The expanded production capacity is intended to support ongoing and future operational requirements for both PAC-3 MSE and THAAD systems.

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