L3Harris Receives Rocket Motor Contract for US Long-Range Missile System
MELBOURNE, Fla., April 20, 2026 — L3Harris Technologies (NYSE: LHX) has secured a contract exceeding $65 million for the production of solid rocket motors intended for the Army Tactical Missile System (ATACMS), a proven long-range guided missile system.
As part of this contract, L3Harris will undertake the fabrication, testing, and delivery of M124 rocket motors, igniters, exit cones, and additional components and services. The delivery timeline is set to span from 2027 to 2028.
Scott Alexander, President of Missile Propulsion at L3Harris, commented, “L3Harris remains dedicated to providing advanced propulsion solutions that address the requirements of the ATACMS program. These contracts underscore our commitment to equipping the U.S. Army and allied forces with dependable, combat-proven missile technology that improves operational readiness.”
With over 30 years of involvement in the Army’s ATACMS program, L3Harris’s production is based in Camden, Arkansas. This facility produces over 115,000 solid rocket motors of various sizes annually, supporting a range of programs, while also conducting upwards of 6,000 hot-fire tests each year. In response to rising demand, L3Harris is currently engaged in a significant expansion of its solid rocket motor capabilities in Camden, with plans to construct more than 20 new advanced propulsion facilities.
Additionally, L3Harris produces ATACMS Arms and Firing Devices at its site in Cincinnati, Ohio.
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Source: L3Harris (2026-04-20)
