Lockheed awarded THAAD contract

Thursday, January 04, 2007

From staff reports

Huntsville Times

$619 million for first two fire units 'major milestone'

Lockheed Martin has been awarded a $619 million contract from the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) to begin production of the Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) Weapon System.

The contract for the first two THAAD fire units includes 48 interceptors, six launchers and two fire control and communications units. The system is scheduled for fielding in 2009.

"This is a major milestone for the THAAD program," said Tom McGrath, Lockheed Martin vice president and THAAD program manager. "Lockheed Martin, our customers at MDA and the THAAD Project Office have been working together to ensure that warfighters receive a missile defense system they can count on to defend themselves and the assets they are protecting.

"Once fielded, THAAD will network with other systems and sensors to provide the layered missile defense capability required for the future."

A key element of the nation's Ballistic Missile Defense System, THAAD is a Missile Defense Agency program with the program office located in Huntsville.

Lockheed has about 400 employees and subcontractors supporting the work in Huntsville.

Final assembly, integration and testing of production equipment will take place at Lockheed Martin's manufacturing facilities in Troy and Camden, Ark.

THAAD is designed to defend U.S. troops, allied forces, population centers and critical infrastructure against short- to intermediate-range ballistic missiles.



Lockheed awarded THAAD contract Thursday, January 04, 2007 From staff reports Huntsville Times $619 million for first two fire units 'major milestone' Lockheed Martin has been awarded a $619 million contract from the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) to begin production of the Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) Weapon System. The contract for the first two THAAD fire units includes 48 interceptors, six launchers and two fire control and communications units. The system is scheduled for fielding in 2009. "This is a major milestone for the THAAD program," said Tom McGrath, Lockheed Martin vice president and THAAD program manager. "Lockheed Martin, our customers at MDA and the THAAD Project Office have been working together to ensure that warfighters receive a missile defense system they can count on to defend themselves and the assets they are protecting. "Once fielded, THAAD will network with other systems and sensors to provide the layered missile defense capability required for the future." A key element of the nation's Ballistic Missile Defense System, THAAD is a Missile Defense Agency program with the program office located in Huntsville. Lockheed has about 400 employees and subcontractors supporting the work in Huntsville. Final assembly, integration and testing of production equipment will take place at Lockheed Martin's manufacturing facilities in Troy and Camden, Ark. THAAD is designed to defend U.S. troops, allied forces, population centers and critical infrastructure against short- to intermediate-range ballistic missiles. © 2007 The Huntsville Times © 2007 al.com All Rights Reserved.