Governor Kathy Hochul and Senator Charles Schumer announced in February 2025, that BAE Systems is investing $65 million to expand operations in the Village of Endicott, Broome County. The company will add a total of 150,000 square-feet to its existing site to make way for the addition of a new battery production line and lab space, and new office space and is expected to be fully complete in 2027.
This expansion will add 130+ new good-paying jobs to the existing 1,200 ones.
British BAE Systems is a global defense, aerospace and security company with approximately 93,500 employees worldwide. The BAE Systems facility in Endicott designs, develops and produces since 2011 a broad portfolio of safety-critical electronic systems from flight and engine controls to power and energy management systems.
Governor Hochul said. “Since taking office, I have remained committed to bringing jobs back to Upstate New York. This incredibly successful company chose to grow its operations here, spurring top-quality, good-paying job creation in the region because they have seen firsthand how hardworking New Yorkers are.”
Senator Charles Schumer said, “BAE Systems is adding 130+ good-paying jobs right here in the Southern Tier to make sure the next generation of America’s batteries are stamped ‘Made in Upstate NY’… with the Southern Tier we are leading the way to make sure the future of battery manufacturing is manufactured in Broome County, not Beijing. …I’m proud of the millions in federal support I’ve delivered – via the American Rescue Plan and bipartisan CHIPS & Science Act – to the region to make it a global center for battery research and set the stage for today’s announcement….”
Quoting BAE Systems Senior Director Jim Garceau, “This expansion reinforces our commitment to the New York State’s vision to create a regional hub for battery innovation. With this investment, we will enhance our capabilities to address the emerging needs of the next-generation hybrid/electric aircraft.”
Bolstering Next-Generation Battery Innovation
Governor Hochul and Senator Schumer were instrumental in the company’s decision having worked closely with company officials to ensure that the project would move ahead in New York’s Southern Tier region which is laser-focused on supporting next-generation energy efforts – a top priority for the governor and senator.
Empire State Development, the New York state economic development agency, is assisting the project with up to $8.5 million in performance-based Excelsior Jobs Tax Credit Program in exchange for the job creation commitments. Broome County is also providing assistance for the project.
Empire State Development President, CEO & Commissioner Hope Knight said, “Governor Hochul’s strategic and laser-focused support for next-generation clean energy companies accelerates this cutting-edge industry’s growing presence in New York State. BAE Systems’ expansion will create top-quality jobs and opportunities in the Southern Tier, furthering the region’s leadership in battery technology innovation …. advancing clean transportation in the aviation industry and supporting NYSERDA’s efforts in R&D in the energy storage sector.”
New York Power Authority President and CEO Justin E. Driscoll congratulated, “BAE Systems has been a major driver of economic growth in Broome County. Thanks to strategic investments from Governor Hochul and Senator Schumer, New York has become a testbed for battery storage innovation, and NYPA will continue to support firms like BAE Systems developing cutting-edge technology and spurring economic growth with low-cost power.”
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