Hadrian Will Put a 24-Machine Automated Cell Inside Lockheed's Missile Parts Plant in Early 2027
Hadrian will bring a 24-machine automated machining cell into Lockheed Martin's Grand Prairie missile parts plant in early 2027 under a seven-year agreement. Work starts on PAC-3 and PrSM parts; neither company disclosed the value or the added output.
The seven-year deal targets component capacity as Lockheed works toward about 2,000 PAC-3 MSE interceptors a year.
A seven-year agreement will bring Hadrian's automated machining into Lockheed Martin's Missiles and Fire Control plant in Grand Prairie, Texas, Hadrian announced Oct. 14. A 24-machine cell is expected to operate there in early 2027, Lockheed said. Lockheed unveiled it with a $300 million expansion of the site. Hadrian lists PAC-3 MSE, THAAD, PrSM and GMLRS as supported programs. It plans to phase in further cells over the agreement's seven years.
Frequently Asked Questions
What did Hadrian and Lockheed Martin agree?
Hadrian announced on Oct. 14, 2026, a seven-year agreement to bring its automated manufacturing into Lockheed Martin's Missiles and Fire Control plant in Grand Prairie, Texas. Lockheed said a 24-machine cell is expected to be operational there in early 2027.
Which missiles will the cell support?
Hadrian lists PAC-3 MSE, THAAD, PrSM and GMLRS. Hadrian CEO Chris Power told Tectonic Defense the Grand Prairie cell will start with PAC-3 and PrSM components.
Who will run the cell?
Lockheed says its production workforce will operate it. Power told Tectonic Defense the Grand Prairie workforce will co-run the system with Hadrian's team.
How much is the deal worth?
Neither company disclosed the value or how much additional output the cells will provide. Lockheed announced the cell alongside a $300 million expansion of the Grand Prairie site.
When was the seven-year agreement signed?
The releases differ. Hadrian's Oct. 14 release says the agreement builds on a memorandum of understanding announced in December 2025. Lockheed's release says both companies signed the seven-year agreement in 2025.
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