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James Lee Silliman

Education / Government & Politics / Manufacturing

Democracy’s Arsenal: Camden-Area Rocket Hub Still Blasting OffLock Icon

Camden’s aerospace industry is booming with major expansions, job growth, and rising defense investments. read more >
Lockheed Martin, which has about 1,000 employees in the Camden area, is the nation’s largest defense contractor by total sales. CEO Jim Taiclet participated in talks with the Pentagon last week on producing more weapons for embattled Ukraine.
Construction / Education / Government & Politics

Camden Rockets Go On Defense for UkraineLock Icon

Lockheed Martin and Aerojet Rocketdyne — part of the 3,500-strong defense workforce at Highland Industrial Park near Camden – is expanding and responding to a war-torn world. read more >
A Lockheed Martin office building in Arlington, Virginia.
Government & Politics / Public Companies

FTC Opposition Scuttles $4.4B Lockheed Purchase of Aerojet

Lockheed said it scrapped the plan “in the wider interest of shareholders.” read more >
Aerojet Rocketdyne CEO Eileen Drake with Gov. Asa Hutchinson in 2018, announcing an expansion at the company's facility in East Camden.
Government & Politics / Manufacturing / Transportation

As Missile Companies Unite, Camden Area Is Looking UpLock Icon

Two top defense contractors are converging in East Camden, and company leaders and local officials are listening for the boom. read more >
Lockheed Martin makes THAAD missile defense systems in East Camden. Other big defense contractors there are Aerojet Rocketdyne, Raytheon and General Dynamics.
Business Services / Energy / Government & Politics

In the Rockets’ Red Glare, Camden Workers Stand OutLock Icon

Aerojet Rocketdyne cites area’s big defense tradition as it goes for ICBM contract. read more >