Teledyne Brown Engineering has been awarded a subcontract from Lockheed Martin to manufacture ground support equipment for the U.S. military’s Next Generation Interceptor program, with all fabrication, assembly and testing taking place in Huntsville.

The Next Generation Interceptor, or NGI, is being developed to strengthen the nation’s missile defense capabilities against long-range ballistic missile threats.

Under the subcontract, Teledyne Brown will produce mechanical ground support equipment, including transportation systems used to handle and move NGI booster assemblies.

The systems will incorporate high-strength structural steel components, rotation mechanisms and integrated hydraulic systems.

Teledyne Brown will handle component fabrication, assembly, system integration and testing at its Huntsville manufacturing facilities before delivering the equipment to Lockheed Martin.

“These systems are critical for the NGI mission and reflect our strength in designing and manufacturing complex mechanical systems for strategic defense programs,” said Scott Hall, president of Teledyne Brown Engineering. “The NGI program highlights the importance of our partnership with Lockheed Martin and the Department of War in delivering capabilities that advance the nation’s missile defense priorities.”

The companies did not disclose the subcontract’s value, duration or whether it will create additional jobs.

Headquartered in Huntsville’s Cummings Research Park, Teledyne Brown Engineering has supported the nation’s space and defense programs for more than seven decades, dating back to its early work with Dr. Wernher von Braun’s rocket team.

A subsidiary of Teledyne Technologies, the company specializes in advanced manufacturing, engineering and systems integration for defense, space and energy customers.

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