Defense

While economic activity creaked to a halt last spring with a shutdown spurred on by the COVID-19 pandemic, 25 companies made a record $631 million in capital investment commitments in Greenville County last year. … Read More

U.S. Army autonomous vehicle research and an $18 million federal grant will drive the development of a Virtual Prototyping of Ground System Center at the Clemson University International Center for Automotive Research. … Read More

Following the announcement of a $900 million U.S. Air Force contract on Friday, Lockheed Martin’s Greenville facility will become the only corporate F-16 sustainment and support depot in the world. … Read More

Even before Boeing’s recent announcement to move additional production to North Charleston, South Carolina’s aerospace industry had continued to drive employment and economic growth at a much higher rate than most other sectors. … Read More

The Department of Defense this week announced a $62 billion 10-year contract with Lockheed for the production of 90 F-16 fighter jets to be built at the aerospace company's Greenville location. … Read More