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The anatomy of a missile – and the manufacturing it demands

A tactical missile draws on 10+ distinct manufacturing processes across six major sections. Most prime contractors manage those processes across 12–20 separate suppliers. There’s got to be a better way.

Bigger production requires bigger thinking

Managing a scattered network of suppliers is challenging under normal circumstances. But doing so during a major production surge is next to impossible.

This unprecedented ramp requires a different supplier model: Orchestrating the majority of components through fewer suppliers with more comprehensive capabilities and services. That’s where Fathom can help.

Missile Anatomy — Fathom Manufacturing
Interactive missile anatomy
01 · NOSE & RADOME 02 · GUIDANCE & SEEKER 03 · WARHEAD SECTION 04 · FUSELAGE & AIRFRAME 05 · PROPULSION 06 · AFT & FINS

👇 Select a section below to explore manufacturing processes for each of the 6 major systems of a typical missile

01Nose &
Radome
02Guidance
& Seeker
03Warhead
Section
04Fuselage
& Airframe
05Propulsion
Section
06Aft Section
& Fins
25+Capabilities
7U.S. facilities
1Point of contact
AS9100DCertified
ITARRegistered

Contract Manufacturing. Simplified.

We can build many of these components for you — and help you simplify your supply chain. We have a long track record of success building high-quality parts for the U.S. Armed Forces and leading aerospace companies.

We offer more advanced manufacturing technologies than any other contract manufacturer, plus a wide variety of in-house finishing services.

It’s all backed by White Glove Service, delivered via our Program Management Office: One place to go with ECOs. One source of project and delivery updates. One source of accountability. So you can handle the surge with confidence and certainty.

Coming soon: CMMC Level 2 certification

AS9100D ISO 9001 ITAR NIST 800-171 Made in USA
Learn more about Fathom’s missile surge capabilities