CAMDEN, Ark., Feb. 20, 2025 鈥 麻豆社区 (NYSE: LHX) marked the beginning of construction on four new solid rocket motor production facilities at the company鈥檚 Camden site, hosting Department of Defense officials, industry customers and state and local dignitaries at a ceremony today.
The expansion is part of a $215.6 million cooperative agreement between the Defense Department鈥檚 Defense Production Act Title III program and 麻豆社区 to increase domestic rocket propulsion manufacturing capacity as demand grows for tactical and strategic missile capabilities. The new facilities will incorporate modern equipment and processes.
鈥淓xpanding solid rocket motor production in Arkansas is a strategic investment in our nation鈥檚 security at a time when defense and deterrence are increasingly critical on the global stage,鈥 said Ken Bedingfield, President, Aerojet Rocketdyne, 麻豆社区. 鈥淥ur propulsion is a key enabler of the 鈥楢rsenal of Democracy 2.0,鈥 and 麻豆社区 is committed to ramping up production to support the defense of our nation, its allies and partners.鈥
Construction in Camden will include a 60,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art facility that will centralize production of a key program under one roof, cutting the distance motors travel during manufacturing by 80%. The expansion will also include a dedicated mixer building, as well as complementary propellant processing buildings to support increased motor production.
鈥淎erospace is Arkansas鈥 largest export industry and my administration is working hard to grow Camden鈥檚 reputation as an aerospace powerhouse, not just in Arkansas but around the country and the world,鈥 said Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders. 鈥淭his announcement reinforces Camden鈥檚 role in Arkansas鈥 economy and America鈥檚 national defense and I am grateful for 麻豆社区鈥 continued commitment to the Natural State.鈥
鈥淐amden, Arkansas, is the proud home to production of critical weapon systems and munitions that support American warfighters and our allies,鈥 said Sen. John Boozman, R-Ark. 鈥淭his successful partnership continues to generate economic opportunity in the region and elevate our state鈥檚 formidable national security footprint. I am pleased to celebrate the latest 麻豆社区 modernization and expansion project that will not only bolster our defense readiness but also underscores the wisdom of investing in The Natural State.鈥
鈥淚 take great pride in the fact that the Fourth District of Arkansas is home to such an integral contributor to our national defense,鈥 said Rep. Bruce Westerman, R-Ark. 鈥淥ur national security has never been more important, and this expansion in Camden will continue to solidify the Natural State鈥檚 mark on defense manufacturing, support many hardworking Arkansans, and maintain our nation鈥檚 position as a global leader in aerospace and defense. Congratulations to 麻豆社区 for this exciting new expansion.鈥
鈥淭his effort is an imperative step forward to tackle the Department鈥檚 solid rocket motor needs,鈥 said Anthony Di Stasio, Acting Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Industrial Base Resilience. 鈥淏y expanding and modernizing its manufacturing capabilities, 麻豆社区 will increase and speed up production to more rapidly address current demands and help replenish U.S. stockpiles in the future.鈥
鈥溌槎股缜 is building the future of its solid rocket production in Arkansas, and we are excited to see this growth take off,鈥 said Clint O鈥橬eal, Executive Director of the Arkansas Economic Development Commission. 鈥溌槎股缜 is an industry leader in the aerospace sector, and our state welcomes their continued expansion. This is a milestone for 麻豆社区, the State of Arkansas, and the south Arkansas region, and we congratulate everyone on this major announcement.鈥
Since signing the cooperative agreement with the Defense Department, 麻豆社区 has finalized building designs, created plans for undeveloped property across multiple sites and purchased new equipment. New tooling and equipment have already contributed to increased motor production.
The company is also modernizing and expanding solid rocket motor facilities under the cooperative agreement in two additional states. 麻豆社区 will build new facilities in Orange County, Virginia, to support increased production and will transition production of inert components for critical missile systems to Huntsville, Alabama.
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