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North Carolina is honored to have a long-established military presence.
North Carolina Ranked CNBC’s #1 State for Business
For the second year in a row, CNBC has named North Carolina America’s Top State for Business. A world-class workforce played a major role in securing the top spot as did a thriving economy and a low cost of living.
Learn MoreA top-notch tech innovation ecosystem, defense contractor opportunities, academic and industry partnerships, and an expansive commitment to national defense will help your company succeed here.
8
US Armed Forces Military Installations
$9B
in federal DoD contracts awarded in 2022
#3
Most Attractive State - Aerospace Manufacturing
94K
Active- Duty Military Stationed in NC
Expansive Commitment to National Defense
The NC Department of Military and Veteran Affairs ensures that our veterans, military members, and their families are supported while other partnerships exist to focus on developing innovative defense technologies.
Active-Duty Military Makes Its Mark Here
North Carolina has the 4th-largest active-duty military population in the US. Over 20,000 (mostly aged 30 and younger) military personnel with in-demand experience in fields like engineering, IT, healthcare, and more re-enter the workforce each year.
Top-Notch Training and Maintenance Infrastructure
Multiple training, research, and maintenance facilities are near NC’s military installations. The Fleet Readiness Center East serves as a Naval Aviation maintenance and repair depot and NC’s Global TransPark offers the Composite Center of Excellence training center.
High Tech Research and Development
The Research Triangle Park in the Raleigh-Durham area is home to major federal defense contractors like IBM and GlaxoSmithKline. Three Tier-1 universities support research and development efforts in cybersecurity, AI, robotics, and more.
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British Aerospace and Defense Contractor Announces 240 New Jobs and $50M Investment for New Maintenance Facility in Greensboro
Marshall USA LLC, a subsidiary of Marshall Aerospace, a British aerospace and defense contractor, has announced...
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