The US Missile Defense Agency (MDA) has awarded Lockheed Martin a Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) development contract with a $2.81 billion cap.
We continue our efforts to develop previous advanced features contract With hardware and software upgrades and initial field development, integration and testing.
The contract period is until February 1, 2025, until January 31, 2035, mainly performed in several places in Sunny veil, California and Dallas, Tisas.
The first task order of $12.7 million will be awarded the award for system testing and ratings, of which $200,000 will be issued for fiscal year 2025.
The THAAD is designed to intercept short, medium and medium range ballistic missiles at terminal or re-entry stages.
It uses hit-to-kill technology for intercepts, and has a range of about 200km or 120 miles.
THAAD System Build 6.0
According to MDA’s 2025 research, development, testing and evaluation budgetIndefinitely Delivery Undetermined Contracts Supports the ongoing development of THAAD 6.0.
Thaad’s latest iterations offer enhanced functionality for piloted air targets and have a larger threat engagement area.
“TH 6.0 includes strengthening the capabilities of the THAAD interceptor, increasing integration with Patriot MSE (enhanced missile segment), and improved cybersecurity risk attitudes and program protection.” Director of MDA Heath A. Collins explained.
“In addition, THAAD will begin initial system engineering in 2025 to support THAAD’s Army and Missile Defense Combat Command System (IBCS) integration.”
According to Collins, the availability of variant operations has progressed from 2032 to 2027.
On the other hand, IBCS-THAAD integrated initiatives were so. cancel By lawmakers last month.
It was in front of Discard of a low-rise future interceptor intended to replace the Patriot-3 MSE missile system.
Thaad 4.0
The US military is expected to upgrade all THAAD batteries with 4.0 features by the end of 2025.
4.0 enables remote launch and integrate the Army Patriot MSE launcher and missile to Thaad battery.
Patriot MSE Interceptors can leverage Thaad an/TPY-2 radar data to enhance protected areas and engagement opportunities.
Thaad 5.0
5.0 includes hardware upgrades to address obsolescence and enhanced cybersecurity and mission assurance.
It also includes improved safety and engagement improvements for improved results against evaluated threats due to operational potential from July 2026.
“Thaad System Build 5.0 is currently in development and is the biggest hardware refresh Collins added.
