Lockheed Martin is quadrupling THAAD interceptor production and doubling its Troy, Alabama facility as part of a multi-billion-dollar investment through 2030. The company's ramped-up missile output, leveraging robotics and expanded manufacturing, aims to rapidly replenish U.S. and allied defenses and meet long-term munitions requirements.
Lockheed Martin plans to quadruple THAAD interceptor output by 2030 and double its Troy, Alabama manufacturing facility. The expansion will leverage robotics, advanced automation and a skilled workforce to boost throughput and sustain high-volume interceptor production.
The company has committed a multi-billion-dollar investment strategy through 2030 to expand missile and fire-control capabilities. This funding supports facility upgrades, technology integration and supplier scaling to meet rising global defense demands.
Lockheed Martin is collaborating with the Pentagon and key suppliers to rapidly replenish U.S. interceptor stockpiles. The accelerated production schedule aims to restore munitions levels for deterrence and potential conflict scenarios involving the United States and its allies.
Executives highlight that evolving threats—smarter, faster ballistic missiles and AI-enabled drones—require interceptors that stay one step ahead. The upgraded THAAD program is designed to protect bases, population centers and allied nations against next-generation missile threats.
