The planned 225 000-square-foot facility combined with the current cruise missile production factory will provide the necessary space to meet the US Air Forces objectives This expansion represents Pike County Operations long-standing commitment to meet our customers current and future needs as well as to bring more well-paying jobs to the area said Frank St John executive vice president at Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control All our employees come to work with an unwavering commitment to help our customers succeed in their mission to create a more secure and prosperous world Building construction is slated for completion in 2021 with Joint Air-to-Surface Standoff Missile Extended Range JASSM-ER production ramping up in the second half of 2022 Were pleased to see Lockheed Martin continue to invest in our community with the addition of this new manufacturing building said Jason Reeves Troy Mayor Their growth not only leads to more jobs it enhances sustainable growth for our region Lockheed Martins Pike County Operations is the recipient of many continuous improvement and performance excellence awards