First-of-its-kind, seven-year agreement brings Hadrian’s automated manufacturing capabilities directly into Lockheed Martin’s Grand Prairie facility to scale critical missile production

TORRANCE, Calif., Oct. 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Hadrian, the advanced manufacturing company building highly automated factories and production capacity for America, today announced a first-of-its-kind, seven-year agreement with Lockheed Martin to bring Hadrian’s advanced manufacturing capabilities directly into Lockheed Martin’s Missiles and Fire Control (MFC) facility in Grand Prairie, Texas.

Building on the memorandum of understanding announced in December 2025, the agreement will integrate Hadrian’s manufacturing capabilities, Opus software platform, and national factory network with Lockheed Martin’s program and production expertise. Together, the companies will add scalable manufacturing capacity to support critical missile programs integral to the United States’ Arsenal of Freedom, including PAC-3 MSE, THAAD, PrSM, and GMLRS.

Through the partnership, Hadrian and Lockheed Martin will:

• Add advanced manufacturing capacity at Lockheed Martin’s Grand Prairie facility to support production across key missile programs.
• Strengthen supply chain resiliency by bringing machining capacity on-site while maintaining access to Hadrian’s broader manufacturing network.
• Combine Hadrian’s Opus software and automated manufacturing capabilities with Lockheed Martin’s existing program and production expertise.
• Begin commissioning in early 2027, with manufacturing cells phased in over the seven-year agreement and each supporting multiple missile programs.

“The warfighter can’t wait on peacetime timelines. Hadrian is bringing the automation, software, and workforce training from our own factories directly into Lockheed Martin, so we can produce more, faster. Rebuilding the Arsenal of Freedom at the scale America needs will take partnerships that combine expertise and speed, and this is what that looks like,” said Chris Power, CEO of Hadrian.

Hadrian will operate directly inside Lockheed Martin’s production ecosystem in Grand Prairie, creating a new model for expanding domestic capacity needed to produce critical defense systems. The partnership will also provide the flexibility to shift production across Hadrian’s broader machining network as demand evolves.

“Moving with wartime urgency to deliver the combat-proven capabilities the United States and our allied partners need at unprecedented scales requires innovative solutions and thinking differently,” said Tim Cahill, president, Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control. “This partnership brings together the world-class workforce and proven excellence of Lockheed Martin with Hadrian’s expertise in commercial technology, ensuring we take the best of both companies to meet the mission.”

The partnership is designed not only to meet today’s production needs, but to strengthen the American manufacturing base needed to sustain U.S. defense production for the long term.

About Hadrian

Hadrian is rebuilding America’s industrial base with highly automated factories that combine process engineering, AI, and robotics. Its mission is to help space and defense manufacturers produce full programs at scale in the U.S. while giving American workers the tools to compete globally.

The company operates four facilities covering just under 3 million square feet: two in Torrance, California, and newly launched sites in Arizona and Alabama, with additional sites in development across the country. More information at https://www.hadrian.co/.

About Lockheed

Lockheed Martin is a global defense technology company driving innovation and advancing scientific discovery. Our all-domain mission solutions and 21st Century Security® vision accelerate the delivery of transformative technologies to ensure those we serve always stay ahead of ready. More information at Lockheedmartin.com.

Media Contact: press@hadrian.co

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