Textron Louisiana Defense Expansion
Sector: Automotive • Location: Slidell, Louisiana, United States
Source: 10/12 Industry Report
Textron Systems is expanding its footprint in Southeast Louisiana with a $5.8 million, multi-site investment aimed at boosting production of advanced military vehicles and naval systems. The project spans three existing facilities in St. Tammany and Orleans parishes, creating 133 new direct jobs and retaining 761 current positions. The investment includes facility upgrades at Gause Boulevard and S
- Status
- Prospective
- Sector
- Automotive, Aerospace & Defense, Road
- Location
- Slidell, Louisiana, United States of America
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- 10/12 Industry Report
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Original status | planned |
Taiyo status | Prospective |
Taiyo last update | 2026-07-22 |
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Description | Textron Systems is expanding its footprint in Southeast Louisiana with a $5.8 million, multi-site investment aimed at boosting production of advanced military vehicles and naval systems. The project spans three existing facilities in St. Tammany and Orleans parishes, creating 133 new direct jobs and retaining 761 current positions. The investment includes facility upgrades at Gause Boulevard and Stone Road to support engineering work tied to next-generation armored vehicle programs. |
Original sector | Defense |
Budget |
Location
Country | United States of America (USA) |
State | Louisiana |
City | Slidell |
Source
Source | 10/12 Industry Report |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Automotive, Aerospace & Defense, Road |
Article published date | 2026-04-18 |
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