General Atomics announced second expansion this year, bringing 125 more jobs to Shannon

General Atomics confirmed second.

Key points

• The firm established its Electromagnetic Systems Group Manufacturing Center of Excellence in Shannon in 2005.
• The Mississippi Development Authority confirmed Thursday that General Atomics is expanding again in Shannon.
• $23 million in fire rebate funds distributed to Mississippi's 82 counties, 294 municipalities.
• The latest expansion project includes the construction of a new 200, 000-square-foot manufacturing facility that will expand production capabilities for the company's advanced weapons systems.
• General Atomics confirmed second expansion this year, bringing 125 more jobs to Shannon.

General Atomics confirmed second expansion this year, bringing 125 more jobs to Shannon. By: Frank Corder – September 10, 2026. (Photo from General Atomics website).

Notably, the latest expansion project includes the construction of a new 200, 000-square-foot manufacturing facility that will expand production capabilities for the company's advanced weapons systems.

Notably, the Mississippi Development Authority confirmed Thursday that General Atomics is expanding again in Shannon.

"General Atomics has chosen Mississippi again, and it's another great win for the people of our state, " Governor Tate Reeves remarked. "This $87 million investment and the 125 jobs it will create are further proof that Mississippi is not just part of America's defense industrial base, we're essential to it. The technologies that keep America solid are being built right here in Mississippi."

General Atomics Electromagnetic Systems supports defense, administration and national security customers through the development and manufacturing of advanced technologies that address critical mission needs.

"A solid defense industrial base is essential to America's security and economic strength. This investment strengthens our ability to meet evolving national security needs by expanding manufacturing capacity, creating high-quality jobs and driving innovation that supports America's long-term defense readiness, " remarked Scott Forney, President, General Atomics Electromagnetic Systems.

General Atomics, headquartered in San Diego, manufactures and develops innovative technologies to create breakthrough solutions supporting operational environments from undersea to space.

In practice, the firm established its Electromagnetic Systems Group Manufacturing Center of Excellence in Shannon in 2005.

Thursday's announcement follows news from March where General Atomics confirmed a $25 million investment to update and expand its advanced weapons production line with new, fully automated computer numerical control machines.

"Projects of this scale happen when solid partnerships are in place and everyone is focused on getting the job done as swiftly and efficiently as feasible. That's what Mississippi delivers, " Mississippi Development Authority Executive Director Bill Cork remarked. "For years, General Atomics' team in Shannon has developed and manufactured the advanced defense technologies that directly support our nation's security, and Mississippi is proud to remain a major part of that work."

For context, the Mississippi Development Authority remarked the state agency is providing assistance with site preparation and construction costs along with backing through the Mississippi Flexible Tax Incentive, or MFLEX, program while Lee County is additionally assisting with the project. The expansion project is projected to be completed in 2028. Regarding the Author(s).

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