Shannon munitions manufacturing facility expansion
General Atomics Electromagnetic Systems, Shannon, Lee County, Mississippi
Shannon munitions manufacturing facility expansion in Shannon, Mississippi is General Atomics Electromagnetic Systems’ plant for precision-guided 155mm munitions and advanced weapons systems. Status: announced as of September 10, 2026. General Atomics Electromagnetic Systems announced $87 million and 125 jobs. Primary source: mississippi.org, checked November 12, 2026.
- Status
- Announced
- Announced investment
- $87 million
- Announced jobs
- 125
- Industry
- Aerospace and defense
- Sheet
- MS-06
- Revised
- November 12, 2026
Status timeline
- Announcedmississippi.org
Filled dots are confirmed by a company, state, SEC or federal source. Dashed dots come from news reports only. Investment and job figures are as announced, not achieved.
Plant facts
| Company | General Atomics Electromagnetic Systems |
|---|---|
| Plant | Shannon munitions manufacturing facility expansion |
| Location | Shannon, Lee County, Mississippi |
| Industry | Aerospace and defense |
| Product | Precision-guided 155mm munitions and advanced weapons systems |
| Announced investment | $87 millionExpected completion 2028 |
| Announced jobs | 125 |
| Last checked | November 12, 2026 |
Sources
- General Atomics marks second expansion in Shannon (state release, mississippi.org, checked November 12, 2026)
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