Lockheed breaks ground on Alabama factory for ARRW hypersonic missile

Lockheed Martin broke ground on an expansion of Building P-20 in Troy, Alabama, to support production of the AGM-183A Air-Launched Rapid Response Weapon. The project adds 47,000 square feet and triples ARRW production space, incorporating robotics, digital technologies and advanced manufacturing equipment after $67 million in company-funded investment. The October 27 ceremony followed disclosure of a $694 million Air Force contract to produce and field the hypersonic weapon, with quantities and deliveries withheld. ARRW uses a rocket booster to accelerate a maneuvering glide vehicle beyond Mach 5 and is integrated with the B-52 bomber for long-range strike.