GA to expand Miss. facility

General Atomics' Electromagnetic Systems will invest $20M to expand for the 10th time in 13 years at its Shannon, Miss., facility. The project is expected to create 48 jobs over the next three years. The project includes a 128,000-square-foot addition to an existing facility, which will house manufacturing operations for complex, lightweight, compact and powerful laser systems and expanded fabrication facilities. The expansion supports increased demands for airborne, maritime, and land military lasers. The Mississippi Development Authority is providing assistance to help with equipment costs. Lee County will provide property tax exemptions. (Source: Area Development 03/15/18)