´óÏó´«Ã½

Skip to main content

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.

Key Features

Strategic Systems image

August 31, 2016 - An unarmed Trident II D5 missile launches from the Ohio-class fleet ballistic-missile submarine USS Maryland (SSBN 738) off the coast of Florida. (Credit: U.S. Navy/John Kowalski)

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

A Standard Missile-3 Block IIA is fired from a Vertical Launching System on Andersen Air Force Base, Guam as part of Flight Experiment Mission-02. The Missile Defense Agency, in cooperation with U.S. Department of Defense partners, successfully conducted FEM-02 on December 10, 2024. Photo credit: Missile Defense Agency

Press release | 12. 12. 2024

L3Harris Plays Key Role in Successful Missile Defense Test

L3Harris Technologies provided the Medium Range Ballistic Missile (MRBM) target and propulsion for the Standard Missile-3 Block IIA (SM-3 Blk IIA) used in the Missile Defense Agency’s (MDA) latest successful test aimed at strengthening U.S. missile defense.

A Standard Missile-3 Block IIA is fired from a Vertical Launching System on Andersen Air Force Base, Guam as part of Flight Experiment Mission-02. The Missile Defense Agency, in cooperation with U.S. Department of Defense partners, successfully conducted FEM-02 on December 10, 2024. Photo credit: Missile Defense Agency

Press release | 12. 12. 2024

L3Harris Plays Key Role in Successful Missile Defense Test

L3Harris’ new ammonium perchlorate (AP) processing facility will enable the company’s Camden site to more efficiently screen and handle the ingredient used to make solid rocket motor propellant.

Editorial | 11. 14. 2024

L3Harris Technologies Begins Operations at New Solid Rocket Motor Propellant Processing Facility

L3Harris Solid Rocket Motors

Press release | 11. 07. 2024

L3Harris Solid Rocket Motors Soar in Successful Flight Test

From sub-orbital space to the black depths of the sea, L3Harris is equipped to support multi-domain defense capabilities. (Photo Credit: L3Harris)

Editorial | 10. 08. 2024

From Sea to Space: L3Harris Provides Multi-domain Defense Solutions

L3Harris to Provide Propulsion for Hypersonic Defense System

Press release | 09. 26. 2024

L3Harris to Provide Propulsion for Hypersonic Defense System

Related Domains & Industries

Solutions that solve our customers' toughest challenges.
view all capabilities

Career Inquiries | Prospective Supplier Form | Supplier Inquiries | Report a Website Problem

For sales inquiries please fill out the form below: