Defense firms Lockheed Martin and General Dynamics have reached a new stage in their joint effort to expand solid rocket motor production.
The two companies have advanced construction of General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems’ new solid rocket motor manufacturing site in Arkansas since breaking ground in April 2025.
The 270-acre (109-hectare) facility will include more than 50,000 square feet (4,625 square meters) of production space across 16 specialized buildings. This supports the full lifecycle of rocket motor development, from design and assembly to testing and qualification…