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From the Arsenal of Democracy to the Arsenal of Innovation, Michigan’s defense industry ranks high above the rest. In partnership with the Michigan Defense Center, MEDC acts as a liaison between the state and defense interests in the federal government, defense agencies, the defense industry, academia and the defense community. The Michigan Defense Center develops and offers defense specific resources to assist Michigan companies in doing business in federal contracting and the supply chain.

Defense Industry Services

Proposal & Grant Writing

Improve your chances of winning a federal contract with this grant program that assist Michigan firms in writing a winning bid response. Grant funds can subsidize up to 50% of the cost of proposal writing services.

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Bid Targeting System

BTS is a online software that helps identify and prioritize federal contracts right for your business. With thousands of federal contracts available, BTS uses your business profile to automatically identify federal contract opportunities.

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Cybersecurity Grant Program

This comprehensive, one-stop shop provides a solution to the federal mandate, driving standardization, accountability and cost-effectiveness for Michigan’s small and medium-sized defense contractors.

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WATCH: Michigan Powers America's Defense Industry

Michigan’s strong R&D assets, infrastructure, advanced manufacturing expertise, and exceptional skilled and engineering workforce, make the state a leader in the defense-sector and related industries.

Top Michigan Defense Contractors

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Mission Focused. Michigan Made.

Michigan is where the automotive industry got its start. More than 100 years later, it’s still the global center and nexus of commercial automotive, electrification and military vehicle technology. Locating in Michigan is an opportunity for your company to connect to the next generation of vehicle innovation and cybersecurity leaders, as well as leverage world-class research, talent, manufacturing and technology assets.

MEDC leads the state's Protect and Grow Initiative, a comprehensive statewide effort for Michigan’s Defense, Defense Aerospace and Homeland Security Sectors. 

Why Michigan for Defense

Michigan's National Security Defense Industry Assets

From the Upper Peninsula to South East Michigan, Department of Defense and Department of Homeland Security defense industry assets can be found across the state.

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Did you Know?

Michigan is home to the nation’s largest ground vehicle defense companies and U.S. DoD major industry such as General Dynamics Land Systems, BAE Systems, GE Aviation, GM Defense, and more.

Michigan is home to the nation’s largest ground vehicle defense companies and U.S. DoD major industry such as General Dynamics Land Systems, BAE Systems, GE Aviation, GM Defense, and more.

Nearly 4,000 Michigan businesses are engaged in defense and aerospace work.

Nearly 4,000 Michigan businesses are engaged in defense and aerospace work.

The defense industry contributes $30 billion in economic activity for the state of Michigan. In 2020, the economic impact of defense spending to Michigan was up 8%.

The defense industry contributes $30 billion in economic activity for the state of Michigan. In 2020, the economic impact of defense spending to Michigan was up 8%.

The Michigan National Guard boasts five major installations and additional armories, including the National All-Domain Training Center in Grayling, and one of the largest Air National Guard bases in the nation at Selfridge in Macomb County.

The Michigan National Guard boasts five major installations and additional armories, including the National All-Domain Training Center in Grayling, and one of the largest Air National Guard bases in the nation at Selfridge in Macomb County.

Succeed in the Government Marketplace with PTACs

With 11 offices located throughout the state, Procurement Technical Assistance Centers (PTACs) assist Michigan businesses in obtaining and performing on federal, state and local government contracts.

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Defense Success Stories

Michigan is an Industry Leader