# BAE Systems Expands Weld County Manufacturing

BAE Systems purchased a 130,000-square-foot facility in Weld County, Colorado, to expand production of space-based hardware and sensor systems. Retrofit work and equipment procurement are planned during 2026, with production expected to begin in early 2028. Colorado approved performance-based incentives tied to job and salary requirements, along with support for workforce training; the expansion is projected to add more than 200 employees within 12–24 months and about 600 jobs at full capacity.

- BAE Systems plans **$5.3 million in equipment purchases**; a refundable tax credit is expected to cover 50% of the cost. Suppliers of manufacturing equipment and facility retrofit services may find a potential business opportunity, although the signal does not identify a solicitation or procurement contact.
- The state approved a Job Growth Incentive Tax Credit of up to **$11,184,835 over eight years** and CHIPS refundable tax credits of up to $8.6 million in earned incentives, redeemable at 80% of their value.
- Contractors and workforce-training providers serving advanced manufacturing may assess how the facility buildout and hiring plans align with their capabilities. Production is expected to start in early 2028.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Defense & Military, Construction & Infrastructure
**Topics:** Physical Infrastructure, Grants & Funding
**Published:** November 06, 2026

### Government Entities
- Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT)
- Colorado Economic Development Commission (EDC)
- Weld County Commissioners

### Vendors
- BAE Systems (Facility purchaser and planned equipment procurer; expanding manufacturer)

### Key Quotes
> We look forward to expanding our production capabilities in Colorado with our first facility in Weld County.
> — Alexis Wang, Vice President of Operations, BAE Systems

> This industry provides skilled high-paying jobs for both factory workers and engineers, and this represents a strong opportunity for economic growth and diversification.
> — Scott James, Weld County District 2 Commissioner

### Sources
- [BAE Systems to Expand Advanced Manufacturing Capabilities in Weld County, Colorado | Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade](https://oedit.colorado.gov/press-release/bae-systems-to-expand-advanced-manufacturing-capabilities-in-weld-county-colorado) - CO