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Pentagon pressures Arkansas' expanding defense industry

Aug 11, 2026

Pentagon pressures Arkansas' expanding defense industry

South Arkansas defense industry heavyweights Lockheed Martin and L3 Harris were working to expand weapons production well before the Pentagon ordered industry leaders to detail pla…

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Pentagon pressures Arkansas' expanding defense industry

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