Divergent

RESTON – November 03, 2026 -- Leidos (NYSE: LDOS) has lined up its missile-component suppliers to build an initial 3,000 Low-Cost Containerized Missile (LCCM) weapons, with full-rate production anticipated in 2028 and 2029.

The supplier summit took place September 26 at Leidos' headquarters. Participants aligned on requirements, manufacturing capacity, timelines and delivery schedules. The work supports the May 13 framework agreement between the Department of War and Leidos for the 3,000 LCCM weapons. It also supports the AGM-190A Havoc Spear cruise missile, which Leidos describes as combat-proven.

Leidos plans LCCM and Havoc Spear production in Alabama and Tennessee

LCCM and AGM-190A production will be concentrated primarily in Huntsville, Alabama, and McEwen, Tennessee. Leidos' suppliers will perform work across 14 states.

SHERIDAN, WYOMING - April 14, 2026 - Mach Industries, a U.S. defense technology company, is developing a portfolio of five next-generation platforms spanning VTOL strike, long-range munitions delivery, high-altitude surveillance, and kinetic intercept, framing its mission explicitly around deterring conflict through mass production. The lineup-Viper, Glide, Stratos, Pike, and Dart-covers distinct operational domains and reflects a strategy of building scalable, affordable systems rather than singular high-cost programs. Recent newsroom disclosures point to active partnerships and testing infrastructure investments, indicating a progression from design phase into structured development.