GRAYLING, Mich. (Michigan News Source) – Saab will break ground later this year on a $75 million munitions plant in Grayling.
The plant will increase U.S. munitions (weapons, ammo, equipment) production capacity. Final assembly and integration of shoulder-fired munitions and precision fire systems will take place at the new facility, according to the company.
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Manufacturing should be up and running by early 2026.
“Given current global security challenges, it is critical the United States strengthens its national defense capacity,” said Erik Smith, President and CEO of Saab in the U.S. “Saab is proud to partner with the state of Michigan and the local community to establish a world-class facility that, with our range of products, will increase and modernize the domestic production of munition systems.” he said.
The facility in Grayling will mark the 10th facility in the United States. Gov. Gretchen Whitmer said the project will create 70 jobs.
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