The upgrades will be funded entirely through BAE Systems’ own capital investment. The company said the work will support mission-critical Department of War and aerospace programs while creating new engineering and skilled manufacturing jobs.
“This investment in capacity underscores BAE Systems’ long-term commitment to equipping U.S. warfighters with the capabilities they need, when they need them,” said Dave Harrold, vice president and general manager of Countermeasure & Electromagnetic Attack Solutions at BAE Systems.
“We’re building for the future, delivering at speed and scale, and enabling the capabilities required to deter aggression,” Harrold added.
About $85 million will be invested at BAE Systems’ Hudson campus, where advanced capabilities are designed, developed and tested. The renovation will modernize and reconfigure 65,000 square feet of workspace to improve workflow and support future requirements from U.S. and allied customers.
The company will also carry out a $50 million manufacturing overhaul at its Austin site. BAE Systems said the upgrade will scale factory infrastructure to meet evolving defense requirements for affordable precision munitions.
The Austin site is expected to support end-to-end operations by accelerating innovation and improving production reliability. BAE Systems said the investment reinforces its commitment to the American workforce and to expanding industrial capacity for defense programs.
