

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Stop War Complex Takeover in NWA at Quorum Court 
- **Event Start and End Date**: Mon, 02 Mar, 2026 at 06:00 pm
- **Event Description**: We recently protested Fayetteville’s new Killer Robot Factory, Swarm Aero, which is set to build autonomous AI weapons systems. However, there is an even larger related issue at stake for NW Arkansas: 

There is currently a powerful effort by the Northwest Arkansas Council, a lobby group funded by NWA’s largest corporations, to more expansively establish the war profiteering Military Industrial Complex in NWA. The proposed effort is called the Industrial Development Authority (IDA), led by a big shot corporate developer named Ron Maloney.

The IDA proposal is to establish a new governing body for mega-project developments in NWA, and to bind together Washington, Benton &amp; Madison County for this purpose. The IDA would have immense powers, especially imminent domain to take people’s property. Washington County JP Beth Coger said the IDA’s powers would be “almost limitless.” One potential devastating example is an AI Data Center that would use immense amounts of water and electricity, significantly driving up utility costs for NWA residents. 

However, Ron Maloney’s most openly stated goal is to bring the Military Industrial Complex to NWA in a big way, especially more weapons corporations like Swarm Aero, and to establish a massive ARES weapons testing facility. Evidence for this can be seen at Maloney's LinkedIn posts and comments, and the Madison County Record, which reported:

"According to Maloney, (ARES) “Phase One” involved a 5-year projection that would include more than 900 acres for the proving ground (and) 150 acres for a business park (for testing) tactical autonomy for drones and unmanned ground vehicles (and) warfighter readiness training..."

Maloney’s IDA plan was approved by Benton County Quorum Court, but rejected by Madison County Quorum Court, after the public rose up in opposition. The public was opposed to Maloney's weapons testing plans, along with expansive imminent domain powers, among other concerns.

But now that Maloney’s plans for a weapons testing facility in Madison County failed, he is very likely planning on establishing it in Washington County instead. This is very likely considering the new Swarm Aero AI weapons factory just opened in Fayetteville, which is partnered with the University of Arkansas. 

Now, the ball is in our court, more specifically Washington County Quorum Court. Maloney previously delivered his IDA sales pitch at a previous poorly attended Quorum Court meeting, but the issue was tabled and the final vote was delayed. The next vote is on March 2nd at 6 P.M. at Washington County Courthouse. We are asking all concerned citizens to join us at this meeting to oppose the IDA and Maloney’s agenda for a war profiteering Military Industrial Complex takeover of NWA, as well as AI Data Centers, etc.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/fayetteville/stop-war-complex-takeover-in-nwa-at-quorum-court/200029749209350
- **Event Categories**: meetups, workshops
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 133

## Ticket Details

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## Event venue details

- **city**: Fayetteville
- **state**: AR
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Washington County Courthouse (Arkansas)
- **lat**: 36.06589
- **long**: -94.15736
- **full address**: Washington County Courthouse (Arkansas), 280 N College Ave, Fayetteville, AR 72701-4271, United States

## Event Organizer details

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- **organizer**: Arkansas Antiwar Alliance (https://allevents.in/org/arkansas-antiwar-alliance/23325899)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Mon, 02 Mar, 2026 at 06:00 pm
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** Washington County Courthouse (Arkansas), 280 N College Ave, Fayetteville, AR 72701-4271, United States
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Arkansas Antiwar Alliance
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** meetups, workshops
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Stop War Complex Takeover in NWA at Quorum Court  ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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