# L3Harris Opens Arkansas Rocket-Motor Plant

L3Harris opened its Arsenal of Freedom plant in Arkansas to manufacture solid-fuel motors for GMLRS rockets used by HIMARS and M270 systems. The facility is designed to double existing production capacity and fulfills part of a $216 million cooperation agreement signed with the Department of Defense in 2023. The report identifies no new solicitation, but the added capacity signals potential demand across the rocket-motor supply chain.

- Suppliers supporting solid-fuel motor production may assess whether their capabilities align with the expanded manufacturing base; the signal does not identify specific requirements or an open procurement.
- DoD procurement and industrial-base planners can account for the planned capacity increase in production and replenishment planning for GMLRS systems.
- The $216 million agreement provides context for the facility expansion, but the signal does not specify additional funding, contract terms, or a new bidding opportunity.

**Jurisdictions:** federal
**Industries:** Defense & Military
**Published:** October 22, 2026

### Government Entities
- U.S. Department of Defense (Pentagon) (DoD)

### Vendors
- L3Harris (awardee)

### Sources
- [L3Harris Opens Plant in Arkansas to Manufacture Motors for HIMARS Rockets](https://militarnyi.com/en/news/l3harris-arkansas-motors-for-himars-rockets) - Мілітарний