The construction start on a 20-building campus to produce both medium and large rocket motors was the focus of a Tuesday gathering at L3Harris Technologies' Arkansas Advanced Propulsion Facilities near Camden.

The motors will be used for tactical and defense missiles, missile defense targets, interceptors and hypersonic vehicles, and more, the company said in a news release.

"This is a generational project and investment, demonstrating L3Harris' role in unleashing America's 'Arsenal of Freedom,'" Christopher Kubasik, L3Harris' chairman and chief executive officer, said. "Together with the state of Arkansas, we are adding capability that will protect our nation and allies, deter would-be aggressors, and strengthen the U.S. defense industrial base."

L3Harris has invested over $400 million

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