Firehawk Aerospace (“Firehawk”), a defense technology leader specializing in advanced energetics and propulsion, today announced an agreement to acquire a DCMA-rated integration facility in Crawford, Mississippi – significantly expanding its manufacturing capacity and marking a major milestone toward full-rate production of end-to-end rocket systems. The transaction includes the assumption of the facility structure and 20-year lease on 636 acres.
The investment advances Firehawk’s strategic priorities, from delivering turnkey rocket systems to pioneering 3D-printed propellant for rocket motors. Mississippi’s supportive business environment, coupled with a robust aerospace and defense corridor and top tier research institutions, positions the state as a hub for industrial growth and innovation in defense technology.
This acquisition strengthens Firehawk’s ability to address one of the nation’s most urgent defense challenges: rebuilding munition inventories that have been drawn down faster than they can be replaced. While the current industrial base is built to produce thousands of rockets per year, we are building this site – and our broader manufacturing footprint – to operate at a much higher production tempo. With R&D in Texas, energetics production in Oklahoma, and now full system integration in Mississippi, we are designing for throughput measured in thousands per month, not years.
Firehawk – Will Edwards – Co-founder and CEO
The move continues the momentum from the recently announced Lawton, Oklahoma site, which will support full-scale propellant and rocket motor production. With these investments, Firehawk is expanding U.S. industrial capacity for solid rocket motor propellant and building an end-toend rocket production and integration pipeline.
Mississippi is proud to have companies like Firehawk investing in our state as they rebuild America’s defense industry. Their acquisition in Crawford will bring skilled jobs to the region while directly contributing to the production capacity our nation needs. Firehawk’s investment will strengthen the local economy while helping our nation supply the system our warfighters depend on.
Governor Tate Reeves
About Firehawk Aerospace
Firehawk is an end-to-end energetics company, revolutionizing the supply chain to fuel the future of defense to deter and win tomorrow’s wars. We build munitions, rockets and motors powered by our 3D printed propellant – faster and more cost effectively with the ability to manufacture and distribute almost anywhere in the world. The company is headquartered in Dallas, Texas; is building a 340-acre propellant and motor production facility in Lawton, Oklahoma; and operates a DCMA-rated rocket system integration facility in Mississippi. Firehawk conducts static fire and flight testing at two West Texas sites, including a 30-squaremile launch range. For more information, visit www.firehawkaerospace.com.
We are excited to welcome Firehawk to Lowndes County and to see new life and investment in the former Nammo Talley facility. Repurposing this existing facility will help accelerate Firehawk’s operations. Their decision to locate here shows that our region has a diverse manufacturing base and the infrastructure in place to support advanced aerospace and defense operations. We’re proud to support Firehawk as they grow here and create new opportunities for our people.
The Golden Triangle Development LINK- Meryl Fisackerly, COO
About The Golden Triangle Development LINK
The Golden Triangle Development LINK is the nationally recognized, regional economic development organization for Clay, Lowndes and Oktibbeha counties. Located in northeast Mississippi, the GTR LINK’s current record of investment totals more than $12 billion and over 10,000 jobs. For more information, visit The LINK’s website at www.gtrlink.org