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Area Development - Site Selection, Facility Planning and Workforce Development

Stark Aerospace Expands Lowndes County, Mississippi, Operations

12/26/2024
Aerospace and defense company Stark Aerospace plans to expand its operations in Lowndes County, Mississippi. The approximately $21.6 million project is expected to create 96 jobs.

The investment will support the company’s recently awarded $61.454 million contract by the U.S. Navy for missile canister production in support of the Mark 41 Vertical Launching System, an on-board missile canister launching system.

“We are honored and excited to have been selected for this important project. This contract not only reflects our team’s hard work and dedication but also underscores our capability to deliver high-quality products that meet the rigorous standards of our U.S. Military and the Warfighters. We look forward to working closely with the U.S. Navy and contributing to the success of this vital initiative,” Stark Aerospace, Inc. President and CEO David Alabed said.

To support the project the Mississippi Development Authority (MDA) is providing assistance for infrastructure improvements. The agency also is providing assistance through the Mississippi Flexible Tax Incentive, or MFLEX, program.

“For nearly two decades, Stark Aerospace has been a cornerstone of Mississippi’s aerospace and defense industry, renowned globally for its innovative contributions to national security and the security of our allies. The Mississippi Development Authority is proud to support Stark Aerospace as it embarks on this significant contract with the U.S. Navy, creating nearly 100 new jobs for the talented workforce of the Golden Triangle,” noted Mississippi Development Authority Executive Director Bill Cork.

Stark Aerospace designs and manufactures technologically sophisticated defense systems. The company’s current work includes missile systems, loitering munitions, and electronics & avionics assembly and repair.

“This contract is a huge win for Stark Aerospace and the Golden Triangle. It brings quality jobs, strengthens our economy and highlights the world-class manufacturing happening right here in Mississippi. We’re proud to support Stark as they contribute to our national defense and regional growth,” Golden Triangle Development LINK CEO Joe Max Higgins added.

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