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Area Development - Site Selection, Facility Planning and Workforce Development

General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems Establishes Camden, Arkansas, Operations

04/26/2025
General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems and the U.S. Army have established operations in Camden, Arkansas. The $110 million project is expected to create 185 jobs.

The new load, assemble, and pack facility will produce 155 mm explosives at a rate of 50,000 per month.

“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,” said Joshua Thompson, General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems President. “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.”

General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems (GD OTS) is a global defense and aerospace company specializing in the design, development, and production of weapons, munitions, and tactical systems. The company provides the U.S. military and its allies with a wide range of products for ground, naval, and airborne platforms.

“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,” noted Clint O’Neal, executive director of the Arkansas Economic Development Commission. “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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