“THAAD is the only U.S. system designed to intercept targets outside and inside the atmosphere, making it a critical part of the United States’ missile defense system,” said Ken Bedingfield, President, Missile Solutions, L3Harris. “THAAD is paramount to the security of this nation and our allies, and we are dedicated to delivering our proven propulsion for years to come.”
The company said THAAD is combat-proven and has achieved a 100% success rate in intercept tests, completing 17 for 17 system intercepts since production began. In 2024, L3Harris announced it had delivered the 1,000th solid rocket boost motor and 1,000th LDACS ahead of schedule.
L3Harris manufactures the THAAD solid rocket boost motor in Huntsville, Alabama, and Camden, Arkansas, and produces the LDACS in Los Angeles. The thruster system is designed to keep THAAD’s kinetic kill vehicle on target during the latter stages of an intercept.
