BAE Systems to expand advanced manufacturing capabilities in Weld County, Colorado

Purchase of 130,000 SF facility to expand capacity for space-based hardware and sensor system production

BROOMFIELD, Colo., Oct. 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- BAE Systems (LON: BA) announced today that it has closed on the purchase of a 130,000 square-foot production facility in Weld County, Colorado. The building, located on approximately 13 acres, will enhance the company's manufacturing capabilities to meet customer demand and business growth related to space-based hardware and sensor systems.

"We look forward to expanding our production capabilities in Colorado with our first facility in Weld County," said Alexis Wang, vice president of operations for BAE Systems. "The support we received from the Weld County Commissioners and the State of Colorado played a key role in our ability to locate this essential production work for the company in Colorado, extending our manufacturing presence in the state."

BAE Systems expects to hire more than 200 new employees to support production at the new Weld County facility over the next 12 to 24 months. At full capacity, the company estimates that the new facility could feature approximately 600 employees.

"Weld County is excited to welcome and partner with BAE Systems as they establish a new production facility in Northern Colorado," said Scott James, Chair of the Weld County Board of Commissioners. "Projects of this scale are transformational, not only because of the capital investment and high-quality employment they bring, but because they strengthen the entire industry ecosystem and create new opportunities for businesses, workers, and families across the region. This industry provides skilled high-paying jobs for both factory workers and engineers, and this represents a strong opportunity for economic growth and diversification."

BAE Systems plans to begin the retrofit process of the facility and procuring equipment throughout the rest of the year and anticipates opening the facility for production in early 2028.

"Colorado continues to lead the nation in aerospace and advanced manufacturing, and we are thrilled to welcome BAE Systems' expansion in Weld County," said Colorado Gov. Jared Polis. "This investment will bring hundreds of good-paying jobs to Weld County and further solidify our state as a hub for cutting-edge technology and innovation."

The addition of the Weld County facility expands BAE Systems' presence in Colorado, joining nearby production facilities in Boulder, Broomfield and Westminster.

For more information, please contact:

Brian Rantala, BAE Systems
Mobile: 720-995-8253
[email protected] 

www.baesystems.com/US
@BAESystemsInc 

SOURCE BAE Systems, Inc.