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Lockheed Martin has broken ground on its new strike systems production facility in Troy, Alabama, at a ceremony with US Air Force and local officials.
Lockheed Martin said the planned 225,000-square-foot facility, combined with the current cruise missile production factory, will provide the necessary space to meet the US Air Force's objectives.
"This expansion represents Pike County Operations' long-standing commitment to meet our customer's current and future needs as well as to bring more well-paying jobs to the area," said Frank St. John, executive vice president at Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control.
"All our employees come to work with an unwavering commitment to help our customers succeed in their mission to create a more secure and prosperous world."
Building construction is slated for completion in 2021, with Joint Air-to-Surface Standoff Missile Extended Range (JASSM ER) production to be accelerated in the second half of 2022.
"We're pleased to see Lockheed Martin continue to invest in our community with the addition of this new manufacturing building," said mayor of Troy Jason Reeves.
"Their growth not only leads to more jobs – it enhances sustainable growth for our region."
Lockheed Martin is headquartered in Bethesda, Maryland, and employs approximately 105,000 people worldwide and is principally engaged in the research, design, development, manufacture, integration and sustainment of advanced technology systems, products and services.
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