General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems Comes to Right to Work Arkansas
General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems (GD OTS) and the U.S. Army are investing a total of $110 million in order to establish operations in Right to Work Camden, Arkansas. As a result, they will create 185 new jobs!
From Area Development Magazine:
“Today commemorates an exciting milestone for the U.S. Army and its munitions industrial base where we proudly mark the expansion and modernization of U.S. 155mm artillery production. This General Dynamics Camden facility was designed and purpose-built to integrate new, innovative artillery production and assembly processes, providing a more resilient and enduring industrial capability for our warfighters. […] This remarkable achievement would not have been possible without strong Government and Industry partnerships across multiple entities within the Department of Defense, U.S. Army, Congress, the state and local Camden, Arkansas community and our employees.” […]
“This investment from General Dynamics Ordnance Tactical Systems will play an important role in boosting our state’s aerospace and defense industry, creating jobs for hard-working Arkansans, and securing peace around the world. […] The new 155 mm LAP facility is a welcome addition to Arkansas’ economy, and we congratulate General Dynamics, the U.S. Army, and all in Calhoun County on this win.”
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