A second defense contractor has announced plans to locate in Augusta-Richmond County in support of the U.S. Army Cyber Command which will be headquartered at Fort Gordon.

The Augusta Economic Development Authority announced today another outstanding defense contractor is locating in Augusta-Richmond County. Sabre Systems, Inc. (Sabre), a provider of integrated technology solutions to United States defense and civilian agencies, commercial and international clients, will open a new office in Augusta this summer.

Sabre’s announcement coincides with the announcement that the United States Army will consolidate Cyber Command operations to Fort Gordon and become the command’s new headquarters. The company’s new office will be located in Augusta’s Enterprise Mill.

Sabre President Philip Jaurigue said, “The Augusta office enables us to continue providing seamless support to existing Army customers and posture us for future growth at Fort Gordon.” He continued, “We are thrilled to be on the front lines of supporting this extremely important mission. Protecting our nation against cyber threats is vital to the security of our nation and we look forward to being an integral part of the solution.”

“This new office and its convenience to the base will enhance our relationship with our customer and with other contractors,” stated Fred Kuster, Sabre Vice President of Cyber Operations. "We are excited to be a part of the growing Augusta community and participating in many of the organizations supporting Fort Gordon.”

Henry Ingram, Chairman of the Augusta Economic Development Authority, said “We are thrilled to have worked with Sabre to locate their new office in Augusta. The recent announcement by the military that the Cyber Command would relocate to Fort Gordon was a game-changer for Augusta, and the Augusta Economic Development Authority decided to be pro-active in the recruitment and assistance of defense contractors to Augusta. Sabre has a long history of community involvement, and we are delighted to have them as a new business in Augusta, and a partner in the growth of Fort Gordon.”