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Lockheed Martin Invests Billions in New Missile Facility

2/2/2026

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Lockheed Martin has begun construction of a Munitions Acceleration Center in Camden, Arkansas to expand missile production.
Jim Taiclet, CEO of Lockheed Martin, announced a multibillion-dollar investment to increase capacity, including more than 20 new facilities.
The center will train workers to manufacture PAC-3 MSE missiles, with production rates rising.
The groundbreaking ceremony featured Under Secretary of Defense Michael Duffey and Congressman Bruce Westerman, signaling federal commitment to national security.

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Lockheed Martin has begun construction of a Munitions Acceleration Center in Camden, Arkansas to expand missile production.
Jim Taiclet, CEO of Lockheed Martin, announced a multibillion-dollar investment to increase capacity, including more than 20 new facilities.
The center will train workers to manufacture PAC-3 MSE missiles, with production rates rising.
The groundbreaking ceremony featured Under Secretary of Defense Michael Duffey and Congressman Bruce Westerman, signaling federal commitment to national security.