L3Harris Technologies has signed a transformational framework agreement with the Department of War (DoW) and Lockheed Martin, leveraging multi-year procurement authorities to support a long-term contract for the PAC-3® Missile Segment Enhancement (MSE). The agreement is expected to significantly accelerate munitions production and strengthen defence readiness.
As L3Harris’ largest PAC-3 propulsion agreement to date, it will enable the company to nearly triple production of propulsion systems for the PAC-3 MSE interceptor. The contract is expected to be finalised later this year.
“This critical, long-term agreement will allow us to continue to move at unprecedented speed and produce PAC-3 propulsion at rates never before seen,” said Ken Bedingfield, President, Missile Solutions, L3Harris. “We are actively preparing our facilities and our suppliers to meet the required ramp as well as introducing additional capacity to support future needs of the DoW and our allies and strengthen the Arsenal of Freedom.”
The seven-year framework includes production of advanced two-pulse solid rocket motors, Attitude Control Motors (ACMs), and the Lethality Enhancer, which increases the interceptor’s effectiveness against threats including cruise missiles.
L3Harris has upgraded its Camden, Arkansas facility with dedicated processing bays, improved throughput, and automated digital X-ray systems to reduce inspection and cycle times.
The company is also investing billions to expand production capacity, including constructing around 60 facilities and adding or upgrading nearly one million square feet of manufacturing and office space across sites in Alabama, Virginia, and Arkansas.
