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BAE Opens New Manufacturing Plant in Austin
By: Kerry Lynch
Caption: BAE's newest facility in Austin, Texas, will be dedicated to engineering and manufacturing of programs such as autonomy, cyber, and sensor development.
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BAE Systems is expanding its innovation and manufacturing capabilities with the opening of a $150 million facility in Austin, Texas. Located at Parmer Austin Business Park, the 390,000-sq-ft facility will provide space for manufacturing, engineering design, lab work, and offices. The facility further includes expansion space for future growth.

“We are growing our business, our talent, and our brand in Central Texas,” said Dave Harrold, v-p and general manager of Countermeasure & Electromagnetic Attack Solutions at BAE Systems Electronic Systems. “Our goal is to double our workforce in Austin over the next several years.”

Nearly 700 BAE workers are based in Austin. The location will focus on a range of programs involving autonomy, cyber, and sensor development. In addition, the facility will accommodate programs surrounding the manufacturing of radio frequency and electro-optical/infrared countermeasure systems, and aircraft electrification technology.