L3Harris Receives Landmark PAC‑3 MSE Propulsion Contract to Power America’s Arsenal of Freedom
MELBOURNE, Fla., Sept. 8, 2026 — L3Harris Technologies (NYSE: LHX) has received a significant undefinitized contract award from Lockheed Martin, valued at $4.7 billion over seven years, to produce propulsion systems for the PAC-3® Missile Segment Enhancement (MSE) interceptor.
This multi-year contract marks L3Harris’ largest propulsion award for the PAC-3 to date, further solidifying the long-term framework agreement established with the Department of War.
Ken Bedingfield, President of Missile Solutions at L3Harris, commented, “Receiving this contract at unparalleled speed allows us to continue expanding PAC-3 propulsion production capacity to enable a wartime footing. Supporting America’s Arsenal of Freedom and ensuring warfighters have the munitions needed to deter and defeat evolving threats will continue to be our priority.”
The contract will facilitate large-scale production of the MSE interceptor’s advanced two-pulse solid rocket motor, Lethality Enhancer, and Attitude Control Motors.
L3Harris has already commenced construction on two new facilities in June at its Camden, Arkansas site, aimed at enhancing PAC-3 MSE production capabilities. These new facilities are expected to significantly increase onsite production, improve throughput, and modernize solid rocket motor manufacturing processes, with operations anticipated to start in 2027.
These developments build on previous investments made in Camden, which include specialized bays and automated digital X-ray systems for PAC-3 production.
As part of its ongoing commitment to meet the Department of War’s demands, L3Harris is investing billions in its propulsion manufacturing footprint, including the establishment of approximately 60 new facilities and expanding over 1 million square feet of manufacturing space across Alabama, Virginia, and Arkansas.
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Source: L3Harris (2026-09-07)
