17 May 2019: Lockheed Martin's executives were joined by US Air Force and local Alabama officials to break ground on the company's new strike systems production facility in Troy.
The 225,000-square-foot facility which is combined with the current cruise missile production factory, will offer 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."
The construction of the facility is scheduled to be completed in 2021 with Joint Air-to-Surface Standoff Missile Extended Range (JASSM-ER) production ramping up by the end of 2022.
"We're pleased to see Lockheed Martin continue to invest in our community with the addition of this new manufacturing building," said Jason Reeves, Troy Mayor. "Their growth not only leads to more jobs - it enhances sustainable growth for our region."