The THAAD seeker provides sensing and guidance capabilities used to defend against ballistic missile threats. The company said the agreement will enable a fourfold increase in production capacity to meet growing demand.
Under the terms of the agreement, BAE Systems will raise annual output of the seekers. This is aimed at delivering the scale and speed required to address emerging threats and maintain operational readiness.
“This new, multi-year agreement provides a long-term demand signal that gives us the confidence to further invest in expanding our capacity; and underscores the strength of industry’s collaboration with the Department of War,” said Tom Arseneault, president and CEO of BAE Systems, Inc. “We remain focused on rapidly delivering superior technology at scale to help our warfighters maintain a decisive advantage.”
The agreement supports the Department of War’s Acquisition Transformation Strategy. This initiative is focused on accelerating the delivery and deployment of critical technologies to military forces.
THAAD interceptors, guided by advanced sensor technology, are designed to engage and destroy ballistic missiles using kinetic force. They are capable of intercepting targets both inside and outside the Earth’s atmosphere.
BAE Systems said the agreement aligns with broader efforts to strengthen the defense industrial base and support domestic employment. The company plans continued investment in manufacturing, technology and workforce development.
Production of the THAAD seeker will take place at BAE Systems facilities in Nashua, New Hampshire, and Endicott, New York. The company said its supply chain and manufacturing capabilities will support long-term, high-volume production.
