Lockheed Martin building missile plant the size of a Costco in north Alabama

Lockheed Martin building missile plant the size of a Costco in north Alabama

"Lockheed Martin is expanding its missile assembly campus on a former World War II U.S. Army Air Corps site...Lockheed-Martin Next Generation Interceptor and Space Vice President Sarah Reeves told AL.com the company expects to complete an 88,000 square-foot assembly plant in Courtland for the long-range ballistic missile defense interceptor - Next Generation Interceptor – by early next year...."

Reference: www.al.com .

Alabama could receive nearly $171.4M in new defense budget

Alabama could receive nearly $171.4M in new defense budget

"...The biggest single outlay will go to the Redstone Arsenal, the Army's primary testing facility for missiles in Huntsville. It would receive $80 million for a ground test facility. ..."

Reference: www.thecentersquare.com .

Alabama U.S. Space & Rocket Center Gift Shop

Visit our on-campus gift shop during operational hours for exclusive Space Camp gear, collectibles, books, art, patches, pins and more! No tickets are needed to shop, so drop in anytime you need a special gift for visiting friends, coworkers, or family.

Our online gift shop offers worldwide shipping to suit your needs and will conveniently deliver items to your home. Admission and memberships to the U.S. Space and Rocket Center, as well as tickets to movies, INTUITIVE® Planetarium shows, and other events are also available online.

Reference: www.rocketcenter.com

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Alabama Is Not Just Bourbon, Harleys, and Game Hunters: U.S. Defense is Alabama Built With Southern Pride

Alabamians build missiles, rockets, planes, helicopters, drones and more to supply the U.S. military and allies

"...Defense is a major industry in Alabama. 168,439 Alabamians work for defense contractors.

Boeing builds Patriot missile components in Huntsville, the Lancer missile is made in a plant near Troy, parts for the Hydra-70 rocket are made at plants in Anniston and Huntsville. Parts for the Bradley Infantry Fighting Vehicle are made in Anniston.

Alabamians build missiles, rockets, planes, helicopters, drones and more to supply the U.S. military and allies. All told, Alabama is on the front lines of security here at home and across the globe. ..."

Reference: yellowhammernews.com .

Missile-Defense Geeks Descend on Alabama

Missile-Defense Geeks Descend on Alabama
"...defense contractors, military officials and scientists descend on Huntsville for the Space & Missile Defense Conference and Exhibition, the annual confab for devotees of missile defense...."
Reference: www.wired.com

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Cities of Slupsk, Poland and Huntsville, Alabama Open Partnership Prior to Polish Prime Minster Tusk's Visit to Missile Defense Site
"..."Slupsk and its nearby region will be host to the US 10 two-stage ground- based defensive interceptors site that was agreed upon between Poland and the United States. Huntsville, Alabama has the most prominent engineering community for missile defense technology in the United States."..."
Reference: www.marketwatch.com

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