Avio to build $500 million solid rocket motor production facility in Virginia, creating over 1,000 jobs

The new facility will produce solid rocket motors for defense, tactical propulsion, missile systems and the commercial space sector. The investment is expected to exceed $500 million and create more than 1,000 jobs.

Subject to approval by the Virginia General Assembly, Avio will be eligible to receive a Major Employment and Investment Project Commission-approved special appropriation of up to $97.7 million. The incentive is tied to the scale of the planned capital investment and job creation.

“Avio USA’s historic investment in Pittsylvania County represents a major win for Southern Virginia, for the Commonwealth, and for our national security,” said Governor Abigail Spanberger. “By investing more than $500 million in Pittsylvania County, Avio USA will create over 1,000 high-quality jobs and revitalize domestic production of critical defense technologies. Virginia is proud to support this project and the talented workforce that powers the Commonwealth’s resilient defense industrial base.”

“Avio USA’s investment highlights why Virginia has remained a national leader for the advanced manufacturing and defense industries,” said Secretary of Commerce and Trade Carrie Chenery. “Pittsylvania County’s prepared sites, skilled workforce, and strong regional partnerships made a project of this scale possible. Together, Avio USA, Pittsylvania County, and the Commonwealth of Virginia will continue to strengthen our nation’s defense industries.”

VADM (Ret.) James Syring, CEO of Avio USA, said the company appreciated the support provided by state and local partners. “We are grateful to the Commonwealth of Virginia and Pittsylvania County for their partnership in advancing this strategic investment, which expands Avio USA’s manufacturing footprint and directly supports the Department of War’s effort to significantly ramp missile production,” Syring said.

He added that the company’s propulsion expertise positions it to strengthen the U.S. defense industrial base. “With more than a century of propulsion leadership, Avio’s proven capabilities, industrial expertise, and enduring legacy uniquely position us to strengthen and scale the U.S. defense industrial base. I am confident that we have made the right choice with our selection of the Commonwealth and Pittsylvania County for our factory location given the complete local, regional, and state support we’ve received, including a business-friendly climate, a best-in-class Virginia Talent Accelerator offering, and competitive custom investment incentives. We are proud to support our U.S. government and defense customers by accelerating solid rocket motor production at the speed and capacity required to meet today’s national security priorities.”