DEFENSE
New Saab Facility Will Create 70 Good-Paying Jobs in Grayling Township
Governor Gretchen Whitmer joined leaders from Saab and the state of Michigan to celebrate the launch of the new $75 million facility in Grayling Township, which will create 70 high-quality local jobs, increase domestic manufacturing, and strengthen our national defense. The MSF board approved support for Saab Inc., which plans to establish an integration and assembly facility in Grayling to support the engineering and production of cutting-edge products to meet the needs of the U.S. Military.
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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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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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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.
Calling all Innovators
Defense Hardtech Accelerator
Centrepolis Accelerator at Lawrence Technological University has launched the Defense Hardtech Accelerator (DHA) Program to help the U.S. Department of Defense identify and assist companies with promising technologies that support the needs for our nation’s defense. Apply to compete for up to $250,000 to mature your high tech product offering and expedite your transition into production.
Top Michigan Defense Contractors
I am deeply honored and excited to serve as the executive director for the newly established Office of Defense and Aerospace Innovation. I feel privileged to join this critical effort at such a pivotal moment in our nation’s history... Michigan, renowned as the Arsenal of Democracy and a beacon of industrial prowess, holds immense potential. I look forward to working with government officials, business leaders, stakeholders, and partners to leverage Michigan’s defense and aerospace capabilities in order to meet the evolving needs of our nation and its allies at this decisive time.
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.
Michigan's National Security Defense Industry Assets
From the Upper Peninsula to Southeast Michigan, Department of Defense and Department of Homeland Security defense industry assets can be found across the state.
Did you Know?
Michigan’s defense sector supports more than 166,000 Michigan jobs.
Michigan is #1 for military vehicle production in the U.S.
Michigan is home to some of the nation’s largest ground vehicle defense companies and U.S. DoD major entities such as General Dynamics Land Systems, BAE Systems, GE Aviation, GM Defense, AM General, and more.
Across the state, there are nearly 4,000 businesses engaged in defense and aerospace work.
The defense industry contributes $30 billion in economic activity for the state of Michigan.
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.
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Michigan Alliance of APEX Accelerators is a not-for-profit organization made up of 10 different offices across the State of Michigan, which are dedicated to helping businesses understand and succeed in the government marketplace.
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Cemone Moy of General Dynamics Land Systems
Since 2017, Cemone has served in a variety of roles with General Dynamics Land Systems, from engineering training lead to managing a team in International Sustainment Programs. She shares the path that took her from Michigan to the skies as a Delta flight attendant and back home again, where she contributes to the state’s Defense Corridor.
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