Lockheed Martin’s Marietta plant has been a cornerstone of Cobb County for over seven decades, continually adapting its manufacturing lines and workforce training to meet America’s shifting defense needs. Now, the company’s future in Georgia appears poised to expand beyond its famed C-130 production.

In a significant step toward India’s goal of self-reliance in defense, several top aerospace and defense firms responded to the AMCA project’s Expression of Interest before the September 30 deadline. The project aims to develop an indigenous stealth fighter jet, planned for production by 2029.