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Trident II D5

Overview

L3Harris has supported the U.S. Navy's submarine-launched Fleet Ballistic Missile (FBM) program for more than 40 years with boost and post boost propulsion systems produced at its Gainesville and Orange County, Virginia, facilities. 

To date, the company has manufactured nearly 4,000 Post Boost Control System Gas Generator Units for the Trident I C4 and Trident II D5 programs, along with the Nose Fairing Jettison Motors and Third State Eject Motors.

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August 31, 2016 - An unarmed Trident II D5 mis...

Today, L3Harris continues its support on the Trident II D5 missile currently aboard USS OHIO-class submarines and baselined for the new Columbia class submarines. L3Harris is proud to be part of the FBM team that has a remarkable mission success track record. As the leader in emerging technologies to enhance capability and affordability, we are well-positioned to design, develop and produce the country’s next-generation FBM propulsion systems.

Resources

  • Premier Propulsion Provider for the U.S. Navy Data Sheet

    Premier Propulsion Provider for the U.S. Navy Data Sheet

Latest News

Artistic rendering of L3Harris’ XRC solution

Press release | 10. 23. 2026

L3Harris Receives Contract to Develop Long-Range Drone Interceptor

L3Harris Technologies has received a three-year contract, valued at up to $60 million, to advance a long-range, maneuverable interceptor for the U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command Aviation & Missile Center Xtended Range Counter-sUAS Missile program.

Artistic rendering of L3Harris’ XRC solution

Press release | 10. 23. 2026

L3Harris Receives Contract to Develop Long-Range Drone Interceptor

L3Harris is investing in capacity expansion to provide unmatched speed and scale for the LGM-35A Sentinel program.

Editorial | 10. 22. 2026

Investing in Deterrence: L3Harris Expands Support for the Sentinel Program

Ribbon cutting ceremony with company executives

Press release | 10. 20. 2026

L3Harris Opens Next‑Generation Solid Rocket Motor Facility to Boost Production Capacity

PAC-3 fires from launcher

Editorial | 10. 13. 2026

America Can’t Afford to Slow Its Defense Buildup

Companies that can anticipate that need, and have capable, adaptable technology ready when it arrives, will be better positioned to help the warfighter stay ahead. For L3Harris, that capability is being built now.

Editorial | 10. 13. 2026

From Requirement-Driven to Market-Ready: Rethinking How Defense Technology Reaches the Warfighter

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