Tag: munitions production
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House Appropriators Unveil $1 Trillion Defense Bill for FY27
The House Appropriations Committee has just unveiled a groundbreaking $1 trillion defense bill for FY27, prioritizing the production of critical munitions, cutting-edge technology, and modern warfare capabilities to equip troops for the challenges ahead. With $10.6 billion allocated for legacy munitions and $836 million for low-cost options, this bill is set to revolutionize the nation's defense strategy.
Lockheed Expands Munitions Production with New Alabama Facility
Lockheed Martin is betting big on future demand, investing in a new 87,000-square-foot production facility in Troy, Alabama, that nearly doubles its current production space for THAAD interceptors. The move is a bold bet that production certainty will follow capital outlays, paving the way for a significant ramp-up in THAAD output.
Pentagon Pursues 10,000 Small Cruise Missiles in New Munitions Push
The Pentagon is ramping up its munitions production with a bold new goal: to churn out 10,000 small cruise missiles over the next three years through its innovative Low-Cost Containerized Munitions program. This ambitious push aims to rapidly scale up a critical class of weapons.