Michigan announced on September 2, 2026 that Capture Group Inc., the U.S. entity of Capture Systems Ltd., plans to establish a production and operations hub in Sterling Heights for counter-UAS, optical surveillance and mobile defense systems. The company committed at least $5 million of capital investment and at least 125 qualified new jobs over five years. The project received a $936,000 performance-based Michigan Business Development Program grant.
Capture Group Defense Manufacturing Hub
Capture Group plans a $5 million U.S. manufacturing and engineering hub in Sterling Heights expected to create at least 125 defense-industry jobs.
STATUSApproved
SCALE / INVESTMENT$5M · at least 125 jobs
TIMELINEAnnounced September 2026 · 5-year job commitment
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