February 20, 2025, Congressman Bruce Westerman (AR-04) attended the groundbreaking ceremony for the new L3Harris extension in East Camden.
L3Harris Technologies began construction of four new modern and streamlined solid rocket motor production facilities in East Camden as a result of a $215.6 million agreement between the Department of Defense and L3Harris to address increased demands for domestic rocket propulsion manufacturing.
“I take great pride in the fact that the Fourth District of Arkansas is home to such an integral contributor to our national defense,” said Congressman Bruce Westerman. “Our national security has never been more important, and this expansion in Camden will continue to solidify the Natural State’s mark on defense manufacturing, support many hardworking Arkansans, and maintain our nation’s position as a global leader in aerospace and defense. Congratulations to L3Harris for this exciting new expansion.”
'L3Harris is proud to be a part of the Camden community, where our talented team has produced critical defense propulsion for more than four decades,' said Ken Bedingfield, President, Aerojet Rocketdyne, L3Harris. “We’ve enjoyed tremendous growth in the Natural State, thanks in part to our strong partnerships with Arkansas leaders, including Congressman Westerman, and we look forward to expanding our work here to power national defense.”
