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L3Harris Secures $400M THAAD Contract

Analysis based on 7 articles · First reported Feb 16, 2026 · Last updated Feb 18, 2026

Sentiment
60
Attention
4
Articles
7
Market Impact
Direct
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Market Impact

The market is positively impacted by the new contract for L3Harris, signaling continued investment in defense technology and national security. This will likely lead to increased revenue for L3Harris and potentially other defense contractors involved in the Terminal High Altitude Area Defense program.

Aerospace Defense
Event Summary

L3Harris has secured a new contract worth nearly $400 million to produce additional solid rocket boost motors and Liquid Divert and Attitude Control Systems (LDACS) for the United States===Missile Defense Agency's Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) system. THAAD is a crucial component of the United States' missile defense, designed to intercept short, medium, and intermediate-range ballistic missiles. L3Harris manufactures these components in Huntsville, Alabama; Camden, Arkansas; and Los Angeles. This contract follows L3Harris' achievement of delivering its 1,000th solid rocket boost motor and LDACS ahead of schedule in 2024. Lockheed Martin serves as the prime contractor for THAAD interceptors, and there are ongoing efforts to expand THAAD production to meet global demand, with the United States investing in L3Harris' Missile Solutions unit.

Key Actions
100 L3Harris received contract for solid rocket boost motors and LDACS United States===Missile Defense Agency
100 United States===Missile Defense Agency awarded contract to L3Harris L3Harris
70 L3Harris delivered 1,000th solid rocket boost motor and LDACS ahead of schedule
Entities Involved
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L3Harris
L3Harris received a new contract valued at nearly $400 million to produce additional solid rocket boost motors and Liquid Divert and Attitude Control Systems (LDACS) for the Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) system. This contract reinforces its position as a critical supplier for US missile defense and is expected to boost its revenue and market standing.
Importance 100 Sentiment 70
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United States===Missile Defense Agency
The United States===Missile Defense Agency is the awarding body for the THAAD system contracts, ensuring the continued development and production of missile defense capabilities for the United States. This agency plays a crucial role in national security by overseeing such critical defense programs.
Importance 80 Sentiment 0
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United States
The United States is the primary beneficiary and driver of the Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) system, which is paramount to its national security and that of its allies. The contracts awarded to L3Harris and Lockheed Martin are part of the US's ongoing investment in missile defense capabilities.
Importance 70 Sentiment 0
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Lockheed Martin
Lockheed Martin is the prime contractor for the Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) interceptors. While L3Harris received a subcontract, Lockheed Martin's overall involvement in the THAAD program is significant, with previous contracts for modernization and production expansion.
Importance 60 Sentiment 20
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Ken Bedingfield
Ken Bedingfield, President of Missile Solutions at L3Harris, emphasized the importance of the Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) system for national security and L3Harris' commitment to delivering proven propulsion.
Importance 30 Sentiment 0
Relationships
L3Harris related ↔ Lockheed Martin
Lockheed Martin related ↔ United States===Missile Defense Agency
Ken Bedingfield related ↔ L3Harris
L3Harris related ↔ United States===Missile Defense Agency
L3Harris related ↔ United States
United States related ↔ United States===Missile Defense Agency
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