BAE Systems, Inc. and U.S. Department of Commerce announce first CHIPS and Science Act funding to modernize microelectronics facility
NASHUA, N.H., Dec. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The U.S. Department of Commerce has announced approximately $35 million in initial funding for BAE Systems to modernize the Microelectronics Center (MEC) in Nashua, New Hampshire. This is the first funding announcement as part of the CHIPS and Science Act, which was designed to strengthen American manufacturing, supply chains, and national security. Modernizing BAE Systems' microelectronics center helps support this vision and the continued development and manufacturing of cutting-edge technology to serve customers' missions.
- This is the first funding announcement as part of the CHIPS and Science Act, which was designed to strengthen American manufacturing, supply chains, and national security.
- BAE Systems' MEC is a 110,000-square-foot, Department of Defense (DoD)-accredited, semiconductor chip fabrication and foundry facility that produces technology for DoD applications.
- "I'm thrilled to see these resources from the CHIPS and Science Act heading to BAE Systems in Nashua," said Congresswoman Annie Kuster.
- "I'm thrilled BAE Systems has received this funding to modernize their microelectronics facility," said Congressman Chris Pappas.