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Lockheed Martin to Quadruple THAAD Production Amid Missile Threats

1/30/2026

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Lockheed Martin and the U.S. Department of Defense signed a framework agreement to quadruple annual Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) interceptor production from 96 to 400 units.
The plan requires Congressional funding approval to boost munitions manufacturing amid missile threats.
Lockheed Martin plans to invest billions in three years to modernize more than 20 facilities across five states, including a munitions acceleration center in Camden, Arkansas.

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Lockheed Martin and the U.S. Department of Defense signed a framework agreement to quadruple annual Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) interceptor production from 96 to 400 units.
The plan requires Congressional funding approval to boost munitions manufacturing amid missile threats.
Lockheed Martin plans to invest billions in three years to modernize more than 20 facilities across five states, including a munitions acceleration center in Camden, Arkansas.