Defense Manufacturing in Arkansas: L3Harris says it has signed a DoD/Lockheed Martin framework deal to quadruple THAAD propulsion production, with solid rocket boost motors built in Camden, Arkansas, and a seven-year ramp expected to become its biggest THAAD propulsion award once finalized later this year. Missile Defense Expansion: In a related move, the same framework approach also targets expanded PAC-3 MSE propulsion output, aiming to speed interceptor deliveries and strengthen the U.S. missile industrial base. Rural Healthcare Partnerships: UAMS will co-manage Mena Regional Health System and Helena Hospital as rural hospitals face financial pressure and consolidation accelerates, with Baptist Health also expanding via acquisitions and clinic transfers. Clinical Robotics Study: REEV has launched a pivotal clinical study of its DREEVEN intelligent robotic knee-ankle-foot orthosis for post-stroke mobility, using both clinic sessions and home monitoring. Arkansas Tech & Privacy: Pea Ridge Police will end its Flock license plate reader program after reviewing costs, effectiveness, and community privacy concerns. Cybercrime Crackdown: A Secret Service operation seized seven payment card skimming devices across Northwest Arkansas and the Little Rock metro area, targeting POS, gas pump, and ATM fraud. STEM in Education: Arkansas State University is urging “responsible” AI use as most college students report using large language models, emphasizing transparency and using AI as a tool—not a replacement for student work.