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Missile Defense

Army Plans To Take Over THAAD Program In 2027

Thursday, March 19th, 2026

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Army Plans To Take Over THAAD Program In 2027

A Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) battery fires an interceptor missile. (Photo: Lockheed Martin)

A top Army acquisition official this week said the Army is planning to assume control over the Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) missile defense system by next year. While explaining the scope of his new position as Army Portfolio Acquisition Executive (PAE) Fires during the annual McAleese Defense Programs Conference on Tuesday, Lt. Gen. Frank Lozano said “the THAAD project office will be transferring over to me from MDA in [fiscal year] ‘27.” “We're working very closely with MDA…

Budget

Hegseth Pushes For Reconciliation With At Least $350 Billion For Defense ‘Regardless’ Of Midterms Outcome

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Congress

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Congress

Rep. Himes Signals Increased Contractor Oversight, if Democrats Win House

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Congress

CBO Estimates Loss of One-Half to Two-Thirds of U.S. Missile Interceptors Since June Last Year

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