BAE Systems unveils $1.9 billion economic impact of ground vehicle and weapon systems network

“Our vast network of sites and strong supplier base are important to the economic prosperity of the local communities we live and work in,” said Andy Corea, vice president and general manager of BAE Systems’ CMS business. “As BAE Systems continues to prioritize investments in its industrial network to build the next generation of ground vehicles and weapon systems for our customers, our backbone to produce and innovate—both now and in the future—remains these 12 sites. As part of our community-driven nature, these sites also continue to look for opportunities to give back to their communities, resulting in tangible improvements to the places our people call home.”

• More than $580,000 in combined donations to local organizations.
  • $153,000 in employee donations to charities serving needs in their neighborhoods.
  • $318,000 in grant programming to more than 60 organizations.
  • $104,000 in company matched contributions.
• Nearly 1,700 volunteer hours for community causes and non-profits.