Defense Giant Lockheed Martin Ramps Up Production Amid Global Tensions
09.10.2025 - 10:36:05Production Surge Across Key Systems

As geopolitical instability fuels worldwide demand for advanced weaponry, U.S. defense contractor Lockheed Martin is significantly expanding its manufacturing output. The company faces the critical challenge of determining whether its surging missile business can sufficiently counterbalance ongoing delays within its flagship fighter jet program.
Lockheed Martin announced Wednesday substantial increases in manufacturing capacity for several crucial defense systems. The production rate for the in-demand PAC-3 MSE missiles will accelerate to more than 600 units this year, with established plans to reach 650 annually. Even more notably, manufacturing capacity for the Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System (GMLRS) will expand to 14,000 units each year.
Perhaps the most striking development involves the HIMARS launcher systems, where production is doubling from 48 to 96 units annually.... Read more...