Space Coast EDC Announces Lockheed Martin Expansion, Will Bring 300 New High-Paying Jobs to Brevard

U.S. Navy Awards Lockheed Martin $383 Million for Next Generation of U.S. Deterrence at Sea

New Trident Missile Plant Set for Titusville

BREVARD COUNTY, FLORIDA – The Economic Development Commission of Florida’s Space Coast (EDC) recently announced Lockheed Martin’s $140-million advanced manufacturing facility planned for Titusville to accommodate the development of the next generation of the U.S. Navy Trident II Strategic Weapons System D5 missile.

Lockheed Martin is breaking ground on a 225,000-square-foot facility in Titusville to produce components for the missile and is projected to bring up to 300 new jobs to the Space Coast with an annual average wage of $89,000.

The facility is anticipated to be ready for operations in 2027 to meet the Navy’s production needs and support the service for the next 60 years.

“Lockheed Martin’s continued expansion in Titusville is yet another important win resulting from the EDC’s successful efforts to reverse the Base Realignment and Closure Commission’s recommendation to relocate the Naval Ordnance Test Unit,” said Lynda Weatherman, President and CEO of the Economic Development Commission of Florida’s Space Coast.

The U.S. Navy awarded Lockheed Martin the $383 million cost-plus-incentive-fee and cost-plus-fixed-fee modification to the existing Lockheed Martin contract for the development of the next generation of the Trident II and the U.S. Navy anticipates up to 100 naval personnel in addition to the 300 private sector jobs will be added to produce components of the next generation missile.

“The Strategic Weapons System Ashore investment by the Navy, the relocation of Lockheed Martin’s Fleet Ballistic Missile headquarters to Titusville, the opening of its new logistics facility, and now a 225,000 square-foot, $140-million advanced manufacturing facility represent impactful growth that will benefit the Space Coast for decades to come,” said said Weatherman.

The Trident II D5 LE2 component production announcement further builds out the direct support for the readiness of America’s Warfighting Navy capabilities on Florida’s Space Coast.

“The Navy and Lockheed Martin’s expansion and strengthened presence in our community is integral to National Security and assures a promising future for District 1 and Florida’s Space Coast residents,” said District 1 Brevard County Commissioner Katie Delaney.

“Our region’s prime location strengthens America’s leadership in defense, drives innovation, and, with this announcement, creates more high-quality jobs.”

The Trident II Strategic Weapons System D5 missile will continue the nation’s sea-based strategic deterrence.

Under this contract modification, Lockheed Martin will design the upgraded missile, carried aboard COLUMBIA-class ballistic missile submarines, to ensure the strategic weapon system remains credible through 2084.

“The second life extension of the Trident D5 missile will enable the United States and the United Kingdom, through the Polaris Sales Agreement, to maintain credibility deterring evolving threats,” said Jerry Mamrol, vice president of Fleet Ballistic Missiles at Lockheed Martin. “We are proud to continue our critical partnership with the U.S. Navy to take deterrence into this new era.”

The D5 missile, built and upgraded by Lockheed Martin for the Navy, is the most advanced ballistic missile in the world and is currently aboard U.S. OHIO-class and U.K. VANGUARD-class submarines. This year, Lockheed Martin will mark 70 years of support to the Navy developing and sustaining the missiles that are the backbone for the nation’s sea-based deterrence through the company’s Fleet Ballistic Missiles program.

“Under Governor Ron DeSantis’ leadership, Florida continues to invest in our aerospace and aviation, and military and defense industries – bringing high-skill, high-wage jobs to the state,” said Florida Secretary of Commerce J. Alex Kelly.

“Strategic investments like this continue to propel Florida’s workforce, adding 300 new jobs and bringing economic success to Florida communities.”

The Economic Development Commission of Florida’s Space Coast is dedicated to attracting new business and investment and expanding existing industry throughout the Space Coast, influencing change in government laws and regulations affecting economic development, promoting the Space Coast to encourage new investment, supporting efforts of Space Coast military installations, and relaying new programs and procedures to assist manufacturing and high-tech companies.

The EDC is a private, not-for-profit coalition whose stakeholders are business leaders committed to Florida’s Space Coast’s economic growth and stability.

Visit SpaceCoastEDC.org for more information.

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