Defense and technology company KBR has celebrated a $33.3 million expansion of its facility at Redstone Gateway in Huntsville, a project expected to add 100 jobs to its local workforce.
The investment combines $15.8 million from KBR for its Huntsville operations center and $17.5 million from the Army and National Guard for development of the Aviation Information Systems Demonstration Kit. The expansion brings new capabilities to the company’s Prototype Integration & Development Facility at 7000 Redstone Gateway.
Expansion adds 100 jobs to KBR’s Huntsville workforce
The project will increase KBR’s Huntsville workforce, which already includes approximately 1,000 employees. The company also occupies about 300,000 square feet at Redstone Gateway.
Jay Lennon, KBR’s president of defense and intelligence, said the expanded facility will bring engineering, integration, testing and deployment teams together.
This setup aims to help teams develop and deliver new capabilities to customers more quickly. Lennon also highlighted the company’s continued investment in Huntsville and the opportunities it creates for skilled workers.
New technology supports military and emergency response teams
A key part of the expansion is the Aviation Information Systems Demonstration Kit, a communications capability developed by KBR’s Huntsville team.
The technology allows military aircrews and emergency responders to share critical information in real time. It also helps users better understand their surroundings and make faster decisions.
Additionally, the system aims to bridge communication gaps during disaster relief efforts, public safety operations and homeland security missions.
KBR said the program supports several Alabama-based businesses, including Tyonek Services Group, Tyonek Manufacturing Services, Dixie Metal, Buntley Services and Kenney Electrical.
KBR continues supporting Huntsville’s defense industry
The expansion adds to Huntsville’s role in defense technology development and national security work. KBR’s local operations support projects involving partners such as the Pentagon and the Missile Defense Agency.
The company may also contribute to future work connected to the Golden Dome for America defense initiative.
KBR said continued growth of the Aviation Information Systems Demonstration Kit could create more opportunities for North Alabama workers and suppliers. The expansion further strengthens the company’s presence in a region with a growing defense and aerospace industry.
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