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Defense contractor to invest $5 million to expand new hub in Sterling Heights

Posted By: Macomb Daily on September 2, 2026.  For more information, please click here to read the source article.

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A Macomb County-based defense contractor plans to establish a new U.S. manufacturing and engineering hub that will result in dozens of new jobs, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer said Wednesday. Sept. 2.

Capture Systems Ltd. will invest $5 million to start Capture Group Inc. on Sims Drive, in the 18 Mile and Mound roads area. The expansion will create “at least” 125 new jobs, the governor said.

The business expansion is in response to the growing threat from unmanned aerial systems (UAS) as the company has developed advanced Counter-UAS platforms capable of detecting, identifying, and neutralizing airborne threats, officials said. Capture Systems specializes in developing innovative, high-performance systems for the defense and homeland security sectors.

“Today’s announcement will create 125 new good-paying jobs and help cement Michigan as the best place for cutting-edge research and development that moves our nation forward,” Whitmer said in a news release.

According to the release, when the facility is complete, it will include production lines for Counter-UAS platforms, optical surveillance systems, and mobile defense systems. It will also function as a marketing base and a center for development, integration, and testing of advanced counter-drone systems and remote-controlled weapon stations.

“This investment represents a major milestone in our global expansion strategy and reflects our long-term commitment to creating high-value jobs, investing in advanced manufacturing, and strengthening America’s defense industrial base,” said Avi Braun, chief operating officer of Capture Systems Group.

“Michigan offers an exceptional combination of engineering talent, manufacturing excellence, and a business-friendly environment, making it the ideal location for our next phase of growth. We look forward to becoming a long-term member of Michigan’s defense and aerospace ecosystem while delivering innovative technologies that help protect critical infrastructure, law enforcement, and military personnel,” Braun said.

The expansion received a $936,000 Michigan Business Development Program performance-based grant from the Michigan Strategic Fund. The project will bring an anticipated capital investment of at least $5 million to Sterling Heights and is expected to create at least 125 qualified new jobs over the next five years with starting wages of $25 per hour plus benefits.

The company also considered sites in Florida and Virginia before choosing Michigan for its new U.S. facility. Officials said that reinforces Sterling Heights and Macomb County as defense anchors while elevating the state’s reputation as a hub for innovation and homeland security solutions.

Luke Bonner, a senior economic development advisor for Sterling Heights, said the city has built a “strong reputation” as one of the state’s most business-friendly communities. He said the project is an “ideal fit” for the city’s strong defense ecosystem and multi-billion defense corrdor.

“This investment reflects exactly what we strive for in Sterling Heights – supporting business innovation, encouraging private investment and working collaboratively with our county and state partners to help forward-thinking companies grow and succeed here,” Bonner said.

Capture Systems Ltd. formed Capture Group Inc. in 2026 to establish a U.S. presence and expand its operations to serve the U.S. market and is developing a facility in Sterling Heights to serve as a production and operations hub for advanced defense technologies.