Lockheed Martin has teamed up with Hadrian to accelerate the production of essential missile components, enhancing the speed, flexibility, and resilience of US defense manufacturing.
According to a new memorandum of understanding, Hadrian will bring its factory-as-a-service model to a Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control site. The installation will include a reconfigurable machining and inspection cell equipped with CNC machinery, advanced robotics, and Hadrian’s manufacturing execution platform.
The goal is to rapidly scale production of components for missile systems such as PAC-3 MSE, THAAD, PrSM, and GMLRS, enabling Lockheed Martin to keep pace with rising operational requirements.
In recent years, the company has undertaken multiple efforts to accelerate manufacturing. Beyond its collaboration with Hadrian, Lockheed Martin has expanded its use of digital engineering, 3D printing, and automated production lines. Upgrades at key THAAD and PAC-3 MSE sites now incorporate modular, surge-ready manufacturing cells.
The firm has also increased engagement with smaller, high-tech suppliers to alleviate supply chain constraints. This strategy reflects a wider shift in the defense sector toward automation-driven, flexible industrial capacity to support the US Army, MDA, and allied nations.
