BAE Systems'Combat Mission Systems (CMS) business is marking the start of construction on its new 236,000-square-foot facility in Maple Grove, Minnesota. Designed with functionality and a future-proofed blueprint, the site will provide the infrastructure required to innovate solutions that support the U.S. military and its allies around the world. BAE Systems'Minnesota operations are home to world-leading design, development, and lifecycle support services for a full spectrum of gun systems, weapon launching systems, advanced munitions, weapon handling systems, and combat vehicles.

BAE Systems will carry its legacy?with local operations dating back to the 1940s?into the new facility that will be built to meets the needs of its current and future workforce. Beyond modern technology and infrastructure, the space will feature energy efficient designs in support of the company's sustainability goal to be carbon neutral across all operations by 2030. Industry-leading capabilities the Maple Grove facility will have onsite include: A dedicated engineering workshop designed for all specialties including digital engineering.

A product design center where employees, customers and suppliers can collaborate and knowledge share on development projects. A full-service prototyping lab with bays for the development of future products and services. BAE Systems will move its current operations in Fridley, Minnesota to Maple Grove once development is complete in 2025.