The U.S. defense industry, led by Lockheed Martin, is planning to significantly increase output of Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) interceptors following government requests to assess expanded manufacturing capacity. Current production of THAAD Talon interceptors sits at roughly 96 missiles per year, approximately eight per month, but business and defense officials have evaluated options to boost output three- to fourfold over the coming years to support allied needs and sustain inve