Defense manufacturer announces plans to more than double its Albuquerque workforce

By: Joshua Bowling

Outlets: Source New Mexico

Published: March 3, 2026

Words: 402

Last Updated: 1 week, 1 day ago

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Defense manufacturer AeroVironment, Inc. plans to expand its Albuquerque campus and more than double its workforce in the next decade, the company announced alongside New Mexico Economic Development Department officials Tuesday morning.

Company officials said they would expand the footprint of their Albuquerque hub near Kirtland Air Force Base with a $30 million investment. They said they expect to generate about 450 jobs and $670 million in economic impact in the next 10 years. The …

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