ThursdayJune 25, 2026

Rock Island Arsenal wants to share its story

RIA 101 Media Day showcases many of the island’s features
By: Dave Thompson|June 25, 2026
|7 min read
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    • An employee shows a robotic welding device during a tour of facilities inside the Joint Manufacturing and Technology Center in Arsenal Island on Wednesday, June 24. CREDIT DAVE THOMPSON

    The Rock Island Arsenal is an economic powerhouse that pumps more than $1 billion into the local economy every year. It also has new projects in the works, and is a welcoming place for visitors.

    Those were the messages delivered by Arsenal officials during a meeting with local media…

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