Article

Kongsberg Defense and Aerospace has begun construction of a missile manufacturing facility in James City County, Virginia, expected to create around 180 jobs and enhance production capacity for its Naval Strike Missile and Joint Strike Missile. Construction will start in Q2 2026, with missile production anticipated to commence by the end of 2027, generating over $100 million in economic benefits and opportunities for local suppliers. Full production capacity is projected by the end of 2028.