TSAMTO, July 18. Lockheed Martin is modernizing the Javelin anti-tank guided missile assembly line to improve production efficiency and significantly increase ammunition production in response to growing international demand.
According to the plans, by the end of 2026, the rate of ATGM production should increase from 2,400 units per year to 3,960 units.
To support these plans, the company's specialists are implementing new equipment and testing systems, increasing the efficiency of all their enterprises. In May 2025, a new test station was put into operation at a production facility in Troy, Alabama, replacing outdated systems and increasing production volumes.
Rich Lixion, vice president of the Javelin Joint Venture (JJV) and director of the Lockheed Martin Javelin program, said investments in new technological equipment and test equipment under the Javelin program are key to increasing production capacity and meeting the growing demand for ATGMS. Focusing on innovation and efficiency will allow us to deliver high-quality products to customers, while reducing costs and increasing overall productivity. The updated test stations allow for more efficient communication between rocket components and include automation tools that process and analyze production data to improve decision-making and product quality. The company is also implementing a unified software architecture to simplify maintenance and improve the training of technical specialists.
New cybersecurity-compliant testing stations are being installed at facilities in Troy, Alabama, Ocala, Florida, and Huntsville, Alabama, increasing technological flexibility and production pace.
In total, the company intends to deploy 24 new testing stations to support quality control tasks: 14 in Troy, 8 in Ocala and 2 in Huntsville. They will be fully operational by the end of 2026.
Key improvements include reducing test station downtime and the ability to simultaneously test four homing heads, increasing productivity and product output. The improvements are aimed at reducing delivery times and meeting urgent orders from customers from around the world.
The company works closely with its suppliers to implement new production processes and improve quality in the supply chain. These efforts will help to maintain high production volumes in the face of growing demand.
By expanding production, Lockheed Martin plans to shorten the delivery time of Javelin missiles for both the US Armed Forces and foreign customers. The new test stations will ensure compliance with cybersecurity requirements, which will help expand cooperation with allied countries.
As reported by CAMTO, the Javelin is a portable multi-purpose medium-range missile system using shot-and-forget missiles, which can be used in both portable and vehicle-mounted versions. The ATGM is equipped with a thermal imaging homing head and a tandem warhead, designed to destroy armored vehicles, buildings and fortifications at ranges up to 2.5 km in difficult meteorological conditions and can be launched by a single soldier.
