LMT Secures $117.1M Contract for Apache Helicopter Radar Support

RTX and Lockheed Martin's joint venture secured a $215M U.S. Army contract for Javelin missile launchers, as announced by the companies.

RTX and Lockheed Martin's joint venture received a $215M U.S. Army contract for missile launchers. The contract covers Lightweight Command Launch Units for the Javelin weapon system, designed to be smaller, lighter, and more capable. The units aim to be adaptable with all Javelin variants.

Lockheed Martin CEO Jim Taiclet announced plans to expand the company's Grand Prairie facility to boost munitions production, aiming to create 6,000 U.S. jobs, including 2,000 in Texas. The expansion is part of an $8B-$9B investment through 2030. Taiclet cited government acquisition changes and partnerships with companies like Hadrian and GM Defense as key factors. Lockheed Martin reported that GM Defense delivered its first PAC-3 MSE components 22 days after contract signing.

The U.S. Army awarded a $215M contract to Javelin Joint Venture, a partnership between Raytheon (RTX) and Lockheed Martin (LMT), for next-gen Javelin launcher units. The LWCLU is 30% smaller and 25% lighter, with improved capabilities. RTX reported $88B in 2025 sales.

The U.S. Army awarded a $215 million contract to Javelin Joint Venture (JJV) for the production of the lightweight command launch unit (LWCLU) for the Javelin missile system. The new launcher is 25% lighter and 30% smaller than the current model, according to JJV. The contract was awarded to Raytheon, an RTX business, and Lockheed Martin.

Lockheed Martin and Avio agreed to produce solid rocket motors in the U.S. Avio will invest over $500M in a new Virginia facility. The deal aims to bolster the U.S. supply chain for ER GMLRS and PrSM, key U.S. Army weapons. Lockheed gains access to Avio's merchant supply, while Avio expands its defense market presence.