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The Path to Grayling

Saab is excited to be part of the Grayling, MI community! With our new state-of-the-art munitions facility, Saab is creating local jobs, investing in the community and building strong relationships with our neighbors. 

Saab, Inc. is committed to strengthening the United States’ defense manufacturing and production capabilities as part of the company’s mission to keep people and society safe. Saab’s soon-to-open manufacturing facility in Grayling, Michigan, will increase and modernize domestic production of our close combat and precision fire weapons systems, supporting America’s armed forces.

We officially broke ground in April 2025 and plan to open the facility for operations in 2026. 

Growth in Grayling

Saab is an established U.S. advanced manufacturer, and the new state-of-the-art munitions facility in Grayling, Michigan, will be Saab’s tenth facility in the U.S.

Northern Michigan boasts an excellent workforce with the manufacturing skills necessary to support the growth of the defense industry. Notably, the facility will also be close to Camp Grayling, home to the Michigan National Guard. This enables Saab to engage directly with the company’s customers, better understanding their needs and delivering exceptional products at speed.

With its capacity for advanced manufacturing and engineering, this new facility will be a world-class asset to the American industrial base, national security and the U.S. warfighter.

Throughout the construction process and after its doors open in 2026, the Grayling facility will support the Northern Michigan economy and attract top talent, and serve to support the U.S. armed forces with modern domestic manufacturing.

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May 2025 – Saab, Inc. President and CEO Erik Smith attends panel discussion at Mackinac Policy Conference
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April 2025 – Saab was joined by community members and Michigan elected officials to celebrate the groundbreaking of the new facility
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December 2024 – Saab hosts second open house in Grayling, Michigan
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November 2024 – Saab hosts open house in Grayling, Michigan
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October 2024 – Saab announces plan to build munitions facility in Michigan

Saab Officially Breaks Ground

Saab was joined by community members and Michigan elected officials to celebrate the groundbreaking of the new facility on April 24, 2025. Erik Smith, President and CEO of Saab in the U.S. joined Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer, Congressmen Jack Bergman (MI-01) and other community leaders to support the launch of this cutting-edge munitions facility.

Saab in the Community

Saab cares deeply about playing a positive role in the communities where we live and work and in society as a whole. In offices across the U.S., Saab is committed to supporting and strengthening our neighbors through investing in the local community and creating jobs.

Every year, Saab supports charitable organizations in our local communities, with a focus on those working to address hunger and food insufficiency in our veteran community.

The company's support of Michigan has already begun! For instance, Saab supports Grayling High School’s first robotics team, the RoboVikes, who exemplify the importance of innovation, creativity and collaboration every day.  

Saab is also a proud sponsor of the AuSable Canoe Marathon and the AuSable River Festival.

Did you know?

70+ New Jobs

At full production, Saab aims to support 70+ new full-time jobs for the Grayling, MI community, ranging from production and assembly to engineering and management positions.

Are you interested in working at Saab in Grayling?
Check out our vacancies here.

Saab's Environmental Commitment

We also believe that responsibility towards people, society and the environment is critical for creating sustainable growth. We are committed to reducing our climate impact throughout the value chain and ensuring a healthy and safe workplace for all our employees.

Saab participated in several environmental stewardship studies, which found there will be no negative environmental impacts from our facility in Grayling. You can find the full reports below:

Environmental Stewardship Summary. Author: AKT Peerless

White Paper. Author: Dr Bonnie Packer

Frequently Asked Questions

For a full list of frequently asked questions, please click here.

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