(BPT) - Key takeaways
- The U.S. aerospace and defense industry needs a skilled workforce, supply chain resilience and continual innovation to remain competitive on the global stage.
- A new white paper from the Washington Post Creative Group and the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) examined four key pillars of today's defense and aerospace sector: workforce development, infrastructure, advanced manufacturing and innovation.
- States are taking on a bigger role in U.S. defense and national security in 2026.
- Michigan leads the way, modeling a robust workforce, solid manufacturing infrastructure, top research institutions and a legacy of innovation.
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