NewsNBC 7 San Diego — Local NewsAugust 11, 2026San Diego
Northrop Grumman to quadruple THAAD missile component production in San Diego
Northrop Grumman will quadruple its production of THAAD missile defense components at its Miramar facility following a $3 billion agreement with the U.S. Department of Defense. The company plans to invest millions in new manufacturing space and advanced equipment to meet the increased production requirements.
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The expansion at the Miramar facility represents a significant increase in local defense manufacturing capacity and infrastructure investment to support national missile defense production.
Key Facts
- Northrop Grumman entered a $3 billion agreement with the Department of Defense to accelerate missile interceptor production.
- The company will quadruple the production rate of THAAD missile components at its Miramar facility.
- Northrop Grumman plans to invest millions of dollars into the San Diego facility for new manufacturing space and advanced equipment.
- The Miramar facility produces structural components for electronics protection and thermal heatshields for missiles.
- The company is celebrating 50 years of operation at the Miramar site this year.
- Northrop Grumman employs approximately 30,000 people across California.
- The production increase is linked to federal efforts to address munitions shortfalls.
Who's Mentioned
locationMiramar“Site of the Northrop Grumman facility in San Diego.”other30,000“Number of Northrop Grumman employees in California.”personDan Federico“Northrop Grumman employee at the San Diego site.”personDonald Trump“President pushing for increased defense production.”organizationNorthrop Grumman“Defense contractor expanding production in San Diego.”organizationDepartment of Defense“Federal agency entering into a $3 billion agreement.”personPete Hegseth“Secretary of Defense.”organizationLockheed Martin“Partner in the missile interceptor production agreement.”