"Lockheed Martin Corp., Space Systems Co., Sunnyvale, California, is being awarded an $18,861,310 modification to previously awarded contract for the United Arab Emirates Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) ground components under a foreign military sales [contract]," the release explained. "The value of this contract is increased from $449,084,987 to $467,946,297."
THAAD ground components consist of a truck mounted rocket launcher, radar system and communications links that hook up with other ballistic missile defense systems within THAAD's range of operations, according to published US Missile Defense documentation.
The UAE is part of a coalition led by Saudi Arabia that has instituted a trade embargo on Qatar, home to a vital US Central Command installation.
