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Karman Space & Defense is establishing a new manufacturing facility in Utah to increase production of launch systems and rocket components for US missile and counter-drone programs. The facility will quadruple the output for unmanned aerial system launcher systems and double the production of solid rocket motor composite nozzles, with operational readiness projected for Q4 2026.

The site will convert an existing building and integrate multiple manufacturing functions utilizing the Karman Operating System, which incorporates automation and AI. Karman has invested over $15 million in recent capacity expansions, including $5 million from the US Defense Production Act.