CHANDLER, Ariz.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Arizona Governor Doug Ducey and Orbital ATK (NYSE: OA), a global leader in aerospace and defense technologies, today announced an expansion of the company's manufacturing operations in Chandler. The expansion will create more than 500 high-wage advanced manufacturing jobs over the next five years. Orbital ATK plans to invest more than $100 million to expand its launch vehicle and satellite components manufacturing facilities, adding more than 200,000 square feet to its existing Chandler campus. "This expansion is a major win for Arizona and a testament to our highly skilled workforce and pro-business environment," said Governor Ducey. "We are proud to partner with Orbital ATK as they continue to grow their operations here and bring hundreds of high-quality jobs to Chandler." Orbital ATK's expansion will support increased production of the company's large composite structures for both commercial and government launch vehicles and satellites. The company's Chandler facilities currently produce large composite structures for a variety of launch vehicles, including the United Launch Alliance Atlas V and Delta IV rockets, and composite components for commercial and government satellites. "Arizona has been a great place to do business for many years, and we are excited to expand our presence here," said Scott Lehr, President of Orbital ATK's Flight Systems Group. "The state's strong aerospace industry, skilled workforce and supportive business climate make it an ideal location for our growing business." The expansion is expected to be completed in 2018. About Orbital ATK Orbital ATK is a global leader in aerospace and defense technologies. The company designs, builds and delivers space, defense and aviation systems for customers around the world, both as a prime contractor and merchant supplier. Its main products include launch vehicles and related propulsion systems; missile products, subsystems and defense electronics; precision weapons, armament systems and ammunition; satellites and associated space components and services; and advanced aerospace structures. Headquartered in Dulles, Virginia, Orbital ATK employs approximately 12,000 people in 18 states across the U.S. and in several international locations. For more information, visit www.orbitalatk.com. View source version on businesswire.com: http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20160318005330/en/