Lockheed Martin Adds 87,000 Sq Ft for THAAD Production in Alabama as Output Push Quadruples
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Updated · WSFA · May 22
Lockheed Martin Adds 87,000 Sq Ft for THAAD Production in Alabama as Output Push Quadruples
12 articles · Updated · WSFA · May 22
Lockheed Martin broke ground in Troy, Alabama, on Building 47, an 87,000-square-foot munitions center that will nearly double the site’s roughly 100,000 square feet of existing production space.
The new facility is aimed at THAAD interceptor work and Next Generation Interceptor production as Lockheed and the Department of War move to quadruple THAAD output.
Jim Taiclet said the project is part of Lockheed’s $8 billion-$9 billion nationwide munitions expansion through 2030, with about $1.25 billion already spent ahead of contracts.
The company said the expansion should create new U.S. jobs over the next three years, adding to nearly 4,000 Lockheed employees already in Alabama, alongside more than $100,000 for local workforce training.
No construction timeline was announced, but the Troy buildout underscores a broader U.S. effort to expand missile manufacturing capacity for domestic and allied demand.
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Lockheed Martin to Quadruple THAAD Interceptor Production in Alabama: Urgent Response to Missile Defense Shortfalls
Overview
Lockheed Martin has begun a major expansion at its Troy, Alabama facility, adding 87,000 square feet to boost production of THAAD interceptors. This move is part of a larger investment plan through 2030 and is designed to quadruple annual output from 96 to 400 units. The expansion will not only accelerate the delivery of these vital missile defense systems, strengthening America's 'Arsenal of Freedom,' but is also expected to create new jobs and support the local economy in Troy. This strategic growth highlights Lockheed Martin's commitment to meeting rising defense needs.