# Lockheed Martin Expands Texas Missile Production

Lockheed Martin is investing **$300 million** to expand its munitions manufacturing operation in Grand Prairie, Texas, including a 24-machine automated machining cell supplied by Hadrian. The cell is expected to begin operating in early 2027 under a seven-year manufacturing agreement, supporting increased production of systems including PAC-3 MSE, THAAD and PrSM. The expansion aligns with reported DoD production contracts for PAC-3 MSE and THAAD, creating potential supply-chain demand but no new solicitation or supplier contact information has been announced.

- The related production agreements include a seven-year PAC-3 MSE contract valued at about **$58.6 billion** (July 2026) and a THAAD contract worth more than **$35 billion** (June 2026).
- Manufacturers and suppliers in precision machining, automation, robotics, manufacturing software and workforce training may find indirect opportunities as Lockheed Martin increases capacity; the signals do not identify specific subcontract solicitations.
- Companies pursuing this supply-chain work can assess their ability to support the Grand Prairie production expansion and the stated missile manufacturing needs, while distinguishing potential supplier demand from a confirmed procurement opportunity.

**Jurisdictions:** federal
**Industries:** Defense & Military, Information Technology, Construction & Infrastructure
**Topics:** Physical Infrastructure
**Published:** October 16, 2026

### Government Entities
- U.S. Department of Defense (DoD)

### Vendors
- Lockheed Martin (prime contractor)
- Hadrian (automated machining-cell supplier)

### Key Quotes
> The warfighter can’t wait on peacetime timelines. Rebuilding the Arsenal of Freedom at the scale America needs will take partnerships that combine expertise and speed, and this is what that looks like.
> — Chris Power, CEO of Hadrian

### Sources
- [Hadrian, Lockheed Martin Formalize Agreement For Automated Manufacturing Of Missile Parts - Defense Daily](https://www.defensedaily.com/hadrian-lockheed-martin-formalize-agreement-for-automated-manufacturing-of-missile-parts/business-financial) - Defense Daily
- [Lockheed Martin Expands Advanced Munitions Manufacturing in Texa](https://www.gurufocus.com/news/9124195/lockheed-martin-expands-advanced-munitions-manufacturing-in-texas-driving-thousands-of-new-american-jobs) - GuruFocus
- [Lockheed invests $300M in Texas plant to feed missile surge](https://www.defensenews.com/industry/techwatch/2026/10/15/lockheed-invests-300m-in-texas-plant-to-feed-missile-surge) - Defense News