Leidos mobilizes supply chain to scale production of thousands of U.S. cruise missiles
Key Highlights
- ➤3,000 LCCM weapons covered by Leidos’ Department of War framework agreement
- ➤LCCM deliveries expected in 2027; full-rate production anticipated in 2028 and 2029
- ➤AGM-190A initial deliveries underway to Air Force Special Operations Command
- ➤45 AGM-190A missiles awarded by U.S. Special Operations Command for delivery beginning fall 2027
- ➤Leidos suppliers will support production across 14 states, centered in Alabama and Tennessee
Expert Statements
Cindy Gruensfelder, President, Leidos Defense
“The nationwide Leidos cruise missile supply chain team is putting in place the robust plans and resources that'll allow us quickly scale cruise missile production”
Cindy Gruensfelder, President, Leidos Defense
“We're investing in our people, facilities, and supply chain to deliver proven capability to warfighters with a real sense of urgency.”
Jessica Villardi, Vice President of Fighter and Mobility Programs, Pratt & Whitney
“Demand has never been higher, and our customers are counting on us to deliver dependable propulsion for today's operational fleets and future programs.”
Jessica Villardi, Vice President of Fighter and Mobility Programs, Pratt & Whitney
“Pratt & Whitney is investing in capacity and advanced manufacturing to strengthen the industrial base and accelerate delivery of the proven, dependable power our customers need.”
Ben Nicholson, Chief Commercial Officer, Divergent
“I think this is going to be the new paradigm going forward in delivering capability to the Department of War”
Ben Nicholson, Chief Commercial Officer, Divergent
“After a more than 30-year career in D.C., I haven't seen a prime pull suppliers together like this, at pace, with genuine urgency, and share information the way things were done today.”
Leidos mobilizes supply chain to scale production of thousands of U.S. cruise missiles PR Newswire
RESTON, Va., Nov. 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Leidos (NYSE: LDOS) is moving to strengthen the U.S. missile industrial base and prepare for production of thousands of affordable long-range cruise missiles, bringing together key missile-component suppliers to develop and scale production of its new Low-Cost Containerized Missile (LCCM) and the combat-proven AGM-190A Havoc Spear missile.
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