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.
Leidos Defense President Cindy Gruensfelder said the company is investing in people, facilities and its supply chain to scale cruise missile production quickly.
First LCCM deliveries are due in 2027 for test and evaluation
The first LCCM missiles are expected in 2027 to support test and evaluation. Full-rate production is anticipated in 2028 and 2029.
Havoc Spear deliveries to Air Force Special Operations Command are underway
Leidos has begun initial AGM-190A Havoc Spear deliveries to Air Force Special Operations Command. In summer 2026, U.S. Special Operations Command awarded Leidos a contract for 45 missiles. Deliveries under that award are expected to begin in fall 2027.
Pratt & Whitney and Divergent commit to the supply chain effort
Jessica Villardi, vice president of Fighter and Mobility Programs at Pratt & Whitney, said demand for propulsion has never been higher. She said the company is investing in capacity and advanced manufacturing to accelerate delivery.
Ben Nicholson, Chief Commercial Officer at Divergent, called the approach "the new paradigm" for delivering capability to the Department of War. He said that in a career of more than 30 years in Washington he had not seen a prime pull suppliers together at this pace and share information this openly.
Leidos' missile-related portfolio includes the Army's Indirect Fire Protection Capability Increment 2 (IFPC Inc 2) launcher, hypersonic strike technology, and guidance and sensor capabilities for air and missile defense.