Watervliet Arsenal
Watervliet Arsenal, located in Watervliet, New York, is the oldest continuously active arsenal in the United States, having commenced operations during the War of 1812. This Army-owned manufacturing facility specializes in producing advanced high-tech weaponry for tank, howitzer, and mortar systems, servicing both U.S. and foreign militaries.
Spanning 143 acres with 72 buildings and 2.1 million square feet of space, the arsenal is also home to the U.S. Army's Combat Capabilities and Development Command Benet Laboratories, a premier research and design facility for large caliber weapons. Recognized as a National Historic Registered Landmark, the arsenal contributes over $100 million annually to the local economy while continuing to support the nation's warfighters. Generated from the website
