RTX Looks to Right to Work Arkansas for New Operations

RTX is partnering with Rafael Advanced Defense Systems to add a new location in Right to Work East Camden, Arkansas. In order to accomplish the task, the company is investing a total of $33 million toward the project. They also plan to create 30 new jobs. So this is great news for the area!

From Area Development Magazine:

“This expansion will support our ability to address the needs of both current and future customers. […] Thanks to the unwavering support of Governor Huckabee Sanders and the Arkansas Congressional delegation, this new facility allows us to expand our presence in Camden, leverage the established defense community and workforce, and build our capacity to support the growing needs of our global customers and eventually augment Rafael’s direct support for Israeli Defense Forces.†[…]

“Arkansas is proud to be a leader in aerospace and defense, helping to safeguard the freedom and security of the United States and its allies around the world. […] East Camden offers an experienced workforce for Raytheon and Rafael Advanced Defense Systems’ new venture, and we look forward to the community’s and the companies’ success.†[…]

“The Calhoun and Ouachita County area is a hub of the aerospace and defense industry in Arkansas and the United States. We are excited that Raytheon and Rafael Advanced Defense Systems have chosen East Camden to build a new manufacturing facility, and we stand ready to help these companies succeed in our community.”

AREA DEVELOPMENT MAGAZINE

To read the previous economic update on Right to Work states, click here.