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US Expands Missile Defense Production

7 sources · first reported 2d ago

via Interestingengineering

The US is strengthening its missile defenses by expanding production of propulsion systems for the Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) and Patriot Advanced Capability-3 (PAC-3) MSE interceptor missiles. L3Harris has been awarded a framework agreement to quadruple THAAD propulsion production. The expansion aims to nearly triple PAC-3 MSE missile production and quadruple THAAD output.

Why it matters

The expansion of missile defense production is significant for the US military's ability to counter growing threats from adversaries, enhancing national security and defense capabilities.

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Development timeline

How this story unfolded across sources, oldest first.

  1. rocketcitynow.com ·
    L3Harris expands THAAD production as Huntsville supports missile defense work
  2. Interesting Engineering ·
    US expands PAC-3 MSE missile production with plan to nearly triple propulsion output
  3. ULU Savunma ·
    The United States is set to increase production of propulsion systems for PAC-3 MSE and THAAD interceptor missiles.
  4. The Defense Post ·
    L3Harris to Quadruple THAAD Propulsion Production Under New Deal
  5. Interestingengineering · Primary
    US missile defenses to get strengthened with new 4-fold THAAD propulsion expansion
  6. Tech Times ·
    Pentagon Signs First-Ever Propulsion Deals to Triple PAC-3, Quadruple THAAD Output
  7. Military & Aerospace Electronics ·
    L3Harris to quadruple THAAD propulsion production under new framework agreement - Military Aerospace