A group of university students inspect a THAAD anti-air missile system at Fort Hood, Texas, in January 2026. The US Army has requested hundreds of new THAAD systems in its FY27 budget. (US Army/Staff Sgt. Christopher Neu)

Golden Dome Preparations? The US Army Is Stocking Up on THAAD Missiles

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The US Army has asked Lockheed Martin for an additional 857 THAAD anti-ICBM missiles—when the current production rate is roughly 100 per year!

The US Army wants nearly 1,000 ballistic missile interceptors, according to budgetary documents. 

In its Fiscal Year 2027 request, the Army is asking for 857 Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) interceptors with the goal of creating a powerful air defense umbrella that could take on any adversary.

About the THAAD Interceptor Missile

Year Introduced: 2008 

Length: 20 ft 3 in (6.17 m) 

Total weight, battle ready: 2,000 lbs (900 kg) 

Engine: Boost Motor and Liquid Divert and Attitude Control System (LDACS) by L3Harris

Top Speed: 6,300 mph (10,000 km/h,........

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