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State Seeks To Revive Arsenal Of Democracy With New Defense Manufacturing
JVIS, a Michigan-based automotive component provider, has announced the grand opening of its defense branch, marking another entry by a state automotive company into the defense industrial base. The company has received its first contract, worth $13.2 million, with the Army’s Ground Vehicle Systems Center for its ‘Silent Watch’ auxiliary power unit. This development is part of the state’s efforts to become a leading hub for defense manufacturing, with the Michigan Office of Defense and Aerospace Innovation releasing a strategic five-year plan to leverage its automotive and commercial industries for military projects. The announcement was first reported by Breaking Defense.