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Lockheed Martin Locates Hypersonics Program in Courtland, Alabama

09/18/2019
Lockheed Martin will locate its hypersonics programs at a new production facility in Courtland, Alabama. The company plans to hire nearly 275 associates.

Lockheed reported it will add two new buildings at its Courtland facility for the assembly, integration and testing of hypersonics programs. The company said it will locate the management and engineering workforce for these programs in Huntsville.

The move means 72 new jobs in Courland and 200 new positions in Huntsville over the next three years. Additional job growth is expected.

“The decision to bring hypersonic manufacturing to this region would not have been possible without the support of the State of Alabama, our local partners including Lawrence and Madison counties, the cities of Courtland and Huntsville and Tennessee Valley Authority as well as those elected representatives in Congress,” said Scott Keller, Vice President & General Manager for Strategic and Missile Defense for Lockheed Martin.

“Lockheed Martin has a longstanding relationship with the state of Alabama, and I am proud to see that strengthen even more as they make our state the flagship location for their hypersonic programs,” Governor Kay Ivey said. “Both Courtland and Huntsville will gain new jobs, which is always welcome news. I am proud and confident that Alabamians will help advance Lockheed Martin’s goals as we begin working towards the advancements of the future,” she added.

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