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Defense Secretary Hegseth praised Arkansas’ missile plant for producing 115,000 rocket motors yearly and expanding jobs, highlighting its critical role in U.S. defense readiness.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth concluded his "Arsenal of Freedom" tour with a visit to L3Harris’ missile motor plant in Camden, Arkansas, on February 27, 2026, praising the facility’s role in national defense.
Speaking to hundreds of workers, he highlighted Arkansas’ growing importance in defense manufacturing, citing L3Harris’ production of over 115,000 rocket motors annually and a $200 million expansion that added 50 jobs.
The Camden site includes a $33 million missile plant, a joint venture supporting Israel, and is key to U.S. military readiness.
Hegseth emphasized domestic production’s strategic value and endorsed a proposed increase in the 2027 defense budget.
The event drew bipartisan support from state and federal officials, reflecting broad backing for strengthening U.S. defense infrastructure.
El secretario de Defensa Hegseth elogió la planta de misiles de Arkansas por producir 115.000 motores de cohetes al año y expandir los empleos, destacando su papel crítico en la preparación de la defensa de los Estados Unidos.