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State Seeks To Expand Defense Economy Amid Iran War
Michigan is positioning itself to capture a significant share of the Pentagon’s defense contracts, potentially worth billions, as the US seeks to rebuild its depleted weapons inventories following the Iran war. General Motors and Ford are already moving to expand their defense work, and the state’s thousands of automotive suppliers may adapt their manufacturing capabilities to produce components for missiles, drones, and other military systems. According to MITechNews, Michigan’s defense economy already generates approximately $30 billion in economic activity and supports over 166,000 jobs, with the state aiming to grow this sector through its new five-year strategic plan.