# Lockheed Martin Expands Grand Prairie Defense Facility

> Lockheed Martin adds $300m to Grand Prairie defense plant with 6,000 jobs.
- Title: Lockheed Martin Expands Grand Prairie Defense Facility
- Summary: Lockheed Martin adds $300m to Grand Prairie defense plant with 6,000 jobs. Lockheed Martin plans $300 million expansion in Grand Prairie, Texas, creating…
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- Source: Dallas Express — https://dallasexpress.com/metroplex/lockheed-martin-pours-300m-into-grand-prairie-as-texas-defense-hiring-surges
- Author: Dallas Express
- Published: 2026-10-16T14:00:40+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: lockheed martin, grand prairie, texas, defense, missile production, jobs, precision strike missile, patriot advanced capability-3, news, politics
## Lockheed Martin Expansion
Lockheed Martin announced a $300 million expansion in Grand Prairie, Texas, creating 6,000 jobs nationwide including 2,000 in Texas.
## New Manufacturing Space
The project adds 100,000 square feet of new space and converts 85,000 square feet of office space into advanced manufacturing areas.
## Missile Production Focus
The facility supports Lockheed Martin's Missiles and Fire Control programs including Patriot Advanced Capability-3 and Precision Strike Missile.
## 24-Machine Cell
Lockheed Martin is bringing a 24-machine automated manufacturing cell from Hadrian to Grand Prairie, expected to operate in early 2027.
## Job Growth Targets
The company plans to add nearly 100 new advanced machines by end of 2026 and reach record production levels.
## Federal Contracts Drive Demand
The U.S. Army awarded Lockheed Martin a $1.2 billion contract for Precision Strike Missile Increment 2 production in September.
## Texas Hiring Impact
Lockheed Martin's 2,000 Texas jobs remain statewide, with no specific breakdown or salary information provided.
## Next Milestone
The 24-machine cell will begin operating in early 2027, marking the next key step in the expansion.
## Key takeaway

Lockheed Martin plans $300 million expansion in Grand Prairie, Texas, creating 6,000 jobs nationwide including 2,000 in Texas to boost missile production.