Tag: missile production
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Pentagon Accelerates AIM-260 Missile Production Amid China Threat
The Pentagon is ramping up production of the AIM-260 missile to stay ahead of China's growing threat, with a new framework agreement with Lockheed Martin aimed at ensuring a stable and efficient supply chain. This move is part of a broader effort to accelerate development of cutting-edge air dominance weapons.
Lockheed Martin Ramps Up Munitions Production with New Facilities
Lockheed Martin is taking a major leap forward in its munitions production capacity with the construction of a new facility at its Munitions Production Center in Troy, Alabama, marking a significant milestone in its $8-9 billion effort to ramp up missile production nationwide. The new Building 47 will help double the factory footprint in Troy and dramatically expand the workforce.
Ukraine's Intel Exposes Zircon Missile's Complex Production Chain
Ukrainian intelligence has uncovered a massive network of 70 enterprises and 84 individuals working together to produce Russia's advanced 3M22 Zircon missile, revealing a complex production chain that's raising new questions about technical and policy implications. The detailed breakdown, courtesy of the Main Directorate of Intelligence, names specific companies and components, shining a light on the intricate web of suppliers behind this cutting-edge weapon.
Ukraine's Fire Point Ramps Up Missile and Drone Production to Counter Russian Threat
Meet Iryna Terekh, CEO of Fire Point, who's on a mission to supercharge Ukraine's defenses with a bold plan to ramp up missile and drone production - and she's not letting Russian threats get in her way. From humble garage beginnings to a nationwide production network, Fire Point's innovative approach is turning the tide in the fight for freedom.
Ukraine to Build Aster 30 Interceptors Domestically
Ukraine is set to ramp up its defense capabilities with a new deal to produce Aster 30 interceptors domestically, thanks to a roadmap agreement between President Emmanuel Macron and Ukrainian President Zelenskiy. This move is a significant boost to their bilateral defense cooperation, building on a commitment made last November.
Ukraine's Patriot Missile Production Hinges on Complex Supply Chain
In a surprise move, President Trump offered Ukraine a license to produce Patriot missile interceptors, a deal that could bolster the country's defenses, with the US also pledging to provide additional interceptors from its existing stockpile. The unexpected agreement was reached during a meeting between Trump and Ukrainian President Zelensky at the NATO Summit in Ankara, Turkey.
Lockheed Secures $35 Billion THAAD Production Boost
Lockheed Martin is set to supercharge production of its Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) interceptors with a whopping $35 billion contract, quadrupling output over the next seven years. This game-changing deal is a major win for the company and a significant boost to America's defense capabilities.
Divergent Ramps Up 3D Printing for Tomahawk Missile Production
Divergent Technologies is gearing up to revolutionize Tomahawk missile production with 3D printing, aiming to start mass production in the first half of next year at its new 430,000-square-foot Factory 2 facility in Long Beach, California. The state-of-the-art site will have the capacity to produce up to 30,000 missile airframes or 60,000 warhead casings annually.
Roketsan Boosts Capacity with New Missile Production Facilities
Roketsan CEO Murat Ikinci hailed the opening of new missile production facilities as "the largest defense industry investments in the history of the Republic," sparking questions about the ripple effects on industry, policymakers, and regional security. With the facilities now online and missiles in service, what's next for Turkey's defense landscape?