# Lockheed Martin Expands Camden Manufacturing

Lockheed Martin plans to invest **$420 million** in its manufacturing operations at Highland Industrial Park in Camden, Arkansas, and estimates the expansion will create 650 full-time jobs over five years. The investment includes a Munition Accelerator Center to develop workers and increase manufacturing capacity for THAAD, PAC-3, and other platforms. The announcement signals planned growth in defense production capacity, but does not identify a specific contract award or solicitation.

- The expansion may increase opportunities for suppliers and workforce-development organizations supporting defense manufacturing in the region.
- Procurement teams and contractors can factor the planned capacity growth into supply-chain and production planning for THAAD, PAC-3, and related platforms; the announcement does not specify procurement volumes or timelines for particular programs.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Defense & Military
**Published:** November 02, 2026

### Government Entities
- Arkansas Department of Commerce
- Arkansas Economic Development Commission

### Vendors
- Lockheed Martin (expanding manufacturer)

### Key Quotes
> Lockheed Martin is investing at unprecedented speed and scale to expand manufacturing capacity and deliver the critical capabilities our warfighters need, faster.
> — Adam Bailey, Camden site general manager at Lockheed Martin

### Sources
- [Lockheed Martin to create hundreds of new jobs with $420M investment](https://www.yahoo.com/news/us/articles/lockheed-martin-create-hundreds-jobs-172405209.html) - Yahoo