Huntsville, Alabama, August 6, 2025

News Summary

L3Harris Technologies has inaugurated its Advanced Manufacturing Facility-South in Huntsville, Alabama, with a significant investment exceeding $20 million. Covering over 379,000 square feet, the facility focuses on producing critical components for solid rocket motors and aims to support key defense programs. The opening has already created around 40 jobs, with the potential for more than 100 additional positions in the future. This expansion further solidifies L3Harris’s commitment to the local economy and the defense sector in Alabama.

Huntsville, Alabama

L3Harris Technologies has officially opened its new Solid Rocket Motor (SRM) production facility, the Advanced Manufacturing Facility-South (AMF-South), in Huntsville, Alabama, showcasing substantial investment and growth in the local defense industry.

The AMF-South facility covers over 379,000 square feet, an area large enough to fit more than six football fields. It has been strategically developed to meet the increasing production demands and evolving missile defense requirements. L3Harris has made a significant investment of over $20 million for renovations to bring this facility to life.

According to company officials, the site specializes in manufacturing critical SRM components such as nozzles, exit cones, aft closures, and cases. Advanced equipment like hydraulic presses, autoclaves, tape-wrap systems, and composite machining is part of the facility, ensuring the production of high-quality inert components for defense applications.

The newly opened facility is currently engaged in supporting key defense programs, including the Standard Missile, Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System, and Javelin programs. Plans are also in place to provide support for additional defense initiatives in the future.

With the opening of AMF-South, around 40 jobs have already been created within the Huntsville community, with projections indicating that over 100 additional employment opportunities will emerge in the years to come. The Governor of Alabama, Kay Ivey, hailed this investment as a positive development for the state’s defense and aerospace sector, emphasizing the job creation aspect in the renowned “Rocket City.”

L3Harris’s expansion aligns with Alabama’s economic development strategy known as “Catalyst,” which identifies defense as a priority growth sector. The AMF-South facility is designed to be scalable, efficient, and adaptable to accommodate varying production demands, which is a significant advantage in the fast-evolving defense landscape.

This new facility not only stands out on its own but also complements the existing 136,000-square-foot Advanced Manufacturing Facility-North, which was inaugurated in 2019. Over the past five years, L3Harris has invested more than $80 million in North Alabama, underscoring the company’s commitment to the region and its capabilities in advanced manufacturing.

The AMF-South facility is expected to be fully operational by next month, marking a significant milestone for L3Harris Technologies in supporting national defense initiatives and contributing to local economic growth.

Key Features of AMF-South

• Size: Over 379,000 square feet
• Investment: More than $20 million in renovations
• Job Creation: Approximately 40 jobs created initially; over 100 expected in coming years
• Specialization: Manufacturing of solid rocket motor components
• Current Support: Standard Missile, Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System, Javelin
• Future Plans: Expected to support additional defense programs

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