BlueHalo, a Rockville global defense company, is expanding to Germantown from its current location in Rockville.
The company is moving into a new 57,000-square-foot facility in 2025 and is expected to add 200 new jobs throughout the area, which would bring its number of Maryland employees up to 600.
“In Maryland, we will always choose to invest in innovation. Our continued partnership with BlueHalo is helping us do exactly that,” said Gov. Wes Moore in a news release. “The historic expansion we’re announcing today will create jobs, drive growth, and make Maryland more competitive. Our administration proudly supports BlueHalo’s work in Maryland, as they continue to develop cutting-edge strategies to keep us safe.”
BlueHalo is involved in space, counter-unmanned aircraft systems and autonomous systems, electronic warfare, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence and machine learning.
“We’re excited to grow our Maryland operations with expanded R&D and manufacturing capabilities. This is made possible through our strong partnerships with Governor Moore, the Maryland Department of Commerce, and Montgomery County officials, whose shared vision for a thriving defense industrial base made Maryland an easy choice for BlueHalo,” said Trip Ferguson, chief operating officer.
The company is moving to 20521 Seneca Meadows and will lease a building there.
To help fund the move, Montgomery County will provide a $100,000 conditional grant through its Economic Development Fund. Maryland Department of Commerce is expected to approve a $1 million conditional loan through Advantage Maryland, as well as a $50,000 grant through the Partnership for Workforce Quality program.
“We appreciate BlueHalo’s continued investment in and commitment to Montgomery County’s economy and business community,” said County Executive Marc Elrich in the news release. “We continue to see county companies expand their footprints with research and manufacturing jobs. These good paying, highly skilled jobs are great news for the future of our county and our state.”
Photo from of BlueHalo website
