Raytheon Expands in Mississippi | Jackson News

Raytheon just unveiled a $50 million expansion at its Forest, Mississippi facility—now over 445,000 square feet and one of the state’s largest defense manufacturing hubs. The upgrade powers up production for cutting-edge tech like the U.S. Navy’s Next Generation Jammer Mid-Band pods and Australian defense systems, plus airborne radar platforms. By 2028, it’ll add 100 high-skill jobs, boosting Mississippi’s economy and national defense role. Local leaders including Rep. Michael Guest and Sen. Roger Wicker celebrated the milestone, underscoring how advanced manufacturing is transforming Forest into a critical defense powerhouse. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/3d8440d09104f86b