BAE Systems to quadruple THAAD production
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The THAAD seeker provides critical sensing and guidance capabilities to help protect the United States and its global allies from ballistic missiles. Under the agreement, BAE Systems will increase annual production of the seekers, delivering the speed and scale required to counter emerging threats and ensure mission readiness.
Tom Arseneault, president and CEO of BAE Systems, Inc., said: “This new multiyear agreement provides a long-term demand signal that gives us the confidence to further invest in expanding our capacity and underscores the strength of industry’s collaboration with the Department of War. We remain focused on rapidly delivering superior technology at scale to help our warfighters maintain a decisive advantage.”
The agreement supports the DoW’s Acquisition Transformation Strategy, a reform initiative focused on rapidly delivering, scaling and fielding critical technologies to the warfighter at record speed to deter and outpace adversaries.
Guided by BAE Systems’ advanced sensor technology, THAAD interceptors engage ballistic missiles and can destroy warheads with kinetic force both inside and outside of the atmosphere.
Aligned with the DoW’s strategic investment in the defense industrial base and American jobs, BAE Systems will continue to expand its capabilities through sustained investment in technology, manufacturing and its workforce, leveraging its robust supply chain management, positioning the company for long-term, high-volume production.
BAE Systems’ work on the THAAD seeker takes place at the company’s facilities in Nashua, New Hampshire and Endicott, New York.
