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General Atomics Expands Shannon, Mississippi, Production Operations

03/11/2026
Defense technology company General Atomics plans to expand its production operations in Shannon, Mississippi.

The more than $25 million investment at the company’s existing facility will support production of next-generation defense systems, including Bullseye, a long-range precision-guided strike missile.

“Expanding our production capacity allows us to accelerate production of our advanced weapon systems,” said Scott Forney, president of GA-EMS. “This investment strengthens our ability to deliver critical capabilities to rapidly support U.S. national defense priorities reliably and at scale.”

To support the project the Mississippi Development Authority (MDA) is providing assistance through the Mississippi Flexible Tax Incentive, or MFLEX, program. Lee County also is assisting with the project.

“General Atomics’ repeated expansions in Mississippi speak for themselves. The company continues to choose our state because we outperform and keep projects on schedule. This strategic investment not only modernizes the plant’s production, it strengthens a key operation in America’s national security supply chain. MDA is proud to support General Atomics as it continues serving our military and the interests of the U.S.,” Mississippi Development Authority Executive Director Bill Cork noted.

General Atomics produces aerospace systems, submersibles, satellites, hypersonics, missile defense and laser weapon systems for the defense industry. The company also operates businesses focused on nuclear fusion research, electromagnetic systems, advanced materials, and satellite and radar technologies.

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