What Happened
Seven-Year Deal to Ramp Up PAC-3 and THAAD Missile Components
The Pentagon has announced a framework agreement with L3Harris to ramp up solid rocket motor production for PAC-3 missiles and THAAD interceptors over the next seven years. The deal aims to boost production capacity and address supply chain vulnerabilities, with L3Harris expected to nearly triple production for certain PAC-3 components and quadruple THAAD components. The agreements follow previous deals with other defense contractors to scale up production of various missile systems. According to Breaking Defense, the Pentagon is investing in solid rocket motor production to ensure resilience and capacity in the face of growing demand.