Building at Scale to Meet Global Defense Demands

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August 04, 2025

Lockheed Martin is rapidly scaling production across key missile and launcher systems and satellite processing to strengthen U.S. and allied deterrence. With demand accelerating, we’re investing in manufacturing infrastructure, advanced automation and supply chain resiliency to deliver more—faster.

PAC-3 MSE: Record-Setting Output

Demand for PAC-3 Missile Segment Enhancement (MSE) has surged following its proven performance in real-world operations. Lockheed Martin recognizes the critical need for PAC-3 MSE from both the United States and our international partner nations, and we're working closely with the U.S. Army to increase our production rate to meet the worldwide demand.

In 2025, Lockheed Martin is on track to produce more than 600 PAC-3 MSEs for the first time. Our current production ramp-up target is 650 PAC-3 MSEs by 2027. The program is tracking ahead of its stated capacity goals for the next several years and the company is exploring additional investments and working with our customer to increase production capacity to accelerate PAC-3 MSE delivery to our domestic and global customers.

GMLRS: 14,000 Rocket-Ready Ramp

GMLRS production is surging to meet demand from the U.S. and allied partners. We’ve delivered over 75,000 rockets and are completing the ramp to 14,000-unit annual capacity. These efforts are a testament to our ability to scale and respond to evolving global security needs.

A GMLRS is fired from Lockheed Martin’s HIMARS launcher. Photo Courtesy: US Army

HIMARS: Launcher Capacity Ramp Achieved

HIMARS production capacity increased from 48 to 96 launchers annually last fall, ahead of schedule and in line with customer demand. Backed by $2.8 billion in U.S. Army contracts, we’ve expanded tooling and streamlined supply chains to meet growing global demand for long-range precision capabilities. Our diligent approach to production is enabling us to continue innovating and delivering critical systems to the warfighter faster and more efficiently.

Precision Strike Missile (PrSM): Increasing to 400 Missile Capacity

Precision Strike Missile (PrSM) Increment 1 production is currently delivering Early Operational Capability missiles and ramping to 400 capacity per year under an Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity award issued in March 2025. Lockheed Martin is focused on scaling production and increasing surge capacity for PrSM and critical capabilities to accelerate deliveries to the warfighter.

A PrSM launched at White Sands Missile Range as part of production qualification testing. Photo Courtesy: US Army

Javelin: Scaling Up to 3,960 Units Per Year

Lockheed Martin is undergoing significant updates to its Javelin® production line, aiming to increase efficiency and modernize its processes in an effort to continue delivering on its global customer commitments. With a current production capacity of 2,400 Javelin missiles per year, the program is set to ramp up to 3,960 per year by late 2026. This expansion in production capacity is challenging our teams to innovate in order to meet the increasing worldwide demand for the Javelin weapon system.

Part of the Javelin production line at the Pike County Production Facility in Troy, Alabama.

JASSM and LRASM: Increasing Production Capacity for the U.S. Air Force and U.S. Navy

In 2024, JASSM and LRASM received a $3.2B Undefinitized Contract Action from the U.S. Air Force and U.S. Navy to increase production capacity of JASSM and LRASM. Also, the U.S. Government awarded JASSM and LRASM a Facilitization Phase III contract award in August.

Rapid Development of Small Satellites: Open for Processing High-Rate Deliveries

In 2023, Lockheed Martin opened a facility that streamlines small satellite (smallsat) processing to enable high-rate delivery. The multi-million dollar facility houses the company’s Space Development Agency Tranche 1 Transport Layer satellites, among other smallsat programs and technology demonstrators.

The 20,000-square-foot dedicated space is tailored to accommodate all stages of smallsat development, including spacecraft-level functional and performance testing and is outfitted for the delivery of up to 180 spacecraft per year. This facility is one of many investments our company has made to lower costs and to deliver scalable solutions with increased speed and agility, to provide 21st Century Security® solutions for our customers.

The 20,000-square-foot low bay clean room is located at Lockheed Martin’s Waterton campus in Littleton, Colorado.

Resilient. Scalable. Ready.

Lockheed Martin is delivering at the speed of relevance—backed by the strength of American manufacturing and a resilient defense industrial base. We built the arsenal and we’re continuing to innovate for current and future warfare needs. As the demand for proven capabilities continues to rise, Lockheed Martin stands ready to deliver—with an industrial base built for speed, scale and security.