Lockheed breaks ground on new THAAD interceptor plant

Lockheed breaks ground on new THAAD interceptor plantPhoto: Breaking Defense

“These aren’t just ideas or papers going back and forth,” Lockheed CEO Jim Taiclet said of the Pentagon’s munitions ramp. “We know it’s going to be good, and we know it’s going to happen.”

Why this matters for military families

Changes in defense policy affect budgets, procurement, base operations, and long-term strategic positioning that shape where and how service members serve.

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