Kongsberg Breaks Ground on Missile Production Facility in James City County, VA
Kongsberg Defense & Aerospace has officially broken ground on its Missile Manufacturing and Maintenance Facility in James City County, Virginia, which is set to create 180 jobs and will manufacture naval and joint strike missiles. Production is anticipated to begin in late 2027, with full capacity by 2028, following a multi-year contract awarded by the U.S. Navy. The project, supported by state grants, is expected to generate over $100 million in economic benefits and will be Kongsberg's largest facility outside of Norway.
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Kongsberg Defense & Aerospace held a groundbreaking ceremony for its Missile Manufacturing and Maintenance Facility in James City County, Virginia, expected to create 180 jobs. The facility will manufacture naval strike and joint strike missiles, with production starting in late 2027 and full capacity by 2028.
The U.S. Navy awarded Kongsberg a multi-year contract for naval strike missiles in 2024. The project, announced in 2024, will provide over $100 million in economic benefits and is supported by state grants.
Construction will begin in spring 2025. The plant is Kongsberg's largest outside Norway and will be part of a 2 million square foot industrial park.
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