Lockheed Martin is modernizing Javelin production, increasing output by 50%

The American defense corporation Lockheed Martin is actively modernizing the Javelin anti-tank missile production line. The company currently produces about 2,400 rockets per year, but by the end of 2026 it plans to increase the volume to 3,960 units, which is almost 50% more.  

For this purpose, new technologies, equipment and testing systems are being introduced, which will speed up and improve the production process. For example, in May 2025, a new component quality control station was launched at a plant in Troy, Alabama. It replaces the old systems and allows you to more accurately check how the individual parts of the rocket interact. Modern software solutions such as SystemLink are also used to help analyze data and improve product quality.

The company is installing 24 new test stations at three key locations:

- 14 in Troy,  

- 8 — in Ocala (Florida),  

- 2 — to Huntsville (Alabama).  

This will reduce equipment downtime, speed up production, and increase throughput. It is also important that the new stations are protected at a level that meets modern cybersecurity requirements.

Modernization affects not only the plant itself, but also the supply chain. The company works closely with suppliers to improve the quality of components and speed up production. This is especially important given the growing demand for Javelin both in the United States and abroad, especially in Europe and Ukraine.

Lockheed Martin has signed a major contract with the US Army, which could amount to up to $7.2 billion in the period 2023-2026. The terms of the contract include the supply of an unlimited number of missiles, which underlines the strategic importance of Javelin for future military operations.

Javelin production modernization is not just about increasing volumes, but updating the entire system: from automation and testing to quality control and cybersecurity. This will reduce costs, increase missile reliability, and accelerate deliveries to both the U.S. Army and FMS partners, including Ukraine.  

This approach confirms that the Javelin remains one of the key elements of modern anti-tank weapons in the world.