GLENDIVE, Mont.—Global defense company Brixtel Defense is investing $125 million in a new ammunition manufacturing facility in Dawson County, according to a release from the Montana Governor’s Office.
Brixtel Defense manufactures munitions and propellants for the U.S. Armed Forces and its allies. Through its new manufacturing facility in Glendive, the company is projected to create more than 350 good-paying Montana jobs by 2028.
“In an era where outsourcing is commonplace, we choose to invest in the heart of our nation,” said Brixtel Defense CEO Andy Mansoor, in a statement. “We are proud to announce [our] $125 million investment in Montana.
“This expansion is a testament to our belief in the American workforce, the American dream, and the fundamental values upon which this great country was built,” Mansoor continued. “As we embark on this journey in Glendive, we are reminded of our purpose. Together, we build more than ammunition; we forge the future of freedom.”
To integrate local expertise into its operations and foster relationships within the state, Mansoor said that Brixtel Defense is partnering with Alpha Loading Systems, an ammunitions manufacturer that expanded recently in Stevensville.
“Montana is proudly home to over 150 innovative firearms and ammunitions businesses—the highest per capita in the country,” Governor Greg Gianforte said in a statement. “We’re thrilled to welcome Brixtel Defense to Big Sky Country, and [we] appreciate the ammunition leader’s investment in our state and people.”