# Raytheon-Rafael JV to build $33M missile plant in East Camden, Arkansas

The Raytheon-Rafael Area Protection Systems joint venture will invest $33 million to build a new facility in East Camden, Arkansas, to produce Tamir and SkyHunter missiles for the Iron Dome system. Groundbreaking is expected before end of 2023, with production starting in 2025.

- Type: New facility
- Announced: 2023-10-26
- Where: East Camden, Arkansas, United States
- Value: $33.0M
- Starts operating: 2025
- Status: announced
- Products: Tamir missiles, SkyHunter missiles
- Sectors: [Automotive Components](https://endata.com/sectors/automotive-components.md)

## Companies

- [Raytheon](https://endata.com/companies/19863.md)
- [Rafael](https://endata.com/companies/73294.md) (partner)

## Sources

- [breakingdefense.com](https://breakingdefense.com/2023/10/raytheon-rafael-officially-pick-arkansas-site-for-iron-dome-missile-production/), 2023-10-26: "This new Camden site will be the first all-up-round production facility in the U.S. to help support the Armed Forces and allies across the globe with this highly capable air-defense missile."

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