Orange County Hosts Governor and Secretary of Commerce and Trade For Major Economic Annoucement Adapted from an Orange County Press Release Issued April 15, 2026
On April 15, at the Orange County Public Safety Building, Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger, along with the Orange County Board of Supervisors, other county officials, and representatives from L3Harris, announced a $1.27 billion expansion of the company’s production facility in Orange County. The announcement marks a substantial milestone for both L3Harris and Orange County, reinforcing the company’s longstanding presence here and underscoring the county’s strong business climate and commitment to supporting advanced manufacturing.
L3Harris is an industry leader in defense technology and solutions. This expansion will build upon the firm’s strong foundation in Orange County, with plans to construct new facilities at the existing site to support key solid rocket motor production operations spanning multiple Department of War programs. Over the next five years, the expansion will more than double the plant’s manufacturing space and add more than 350 new jobs.
“Today marks the beginning of an economic resurgence for Orange County. On behalf of the Board of Supervisors and our Economic Development team, we are thrilled to recognize and support L3Harris’ $1.27 billion expansion and the creation of 350+ new jobs in Orange County. This is a transformational announcement that will benefit Orange County for decades.” ~ Bryan Nicol Chairman of the Orange County Board of Supervisors
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