Factory towns revive as defense tech makers arrive

undefined 14, 2025

Source: nyt

Start‑ups making defense tech are reviving US factory towns, lured by local talent, low labor costs and state incentives. Firms like Swarm (drones), Anduril (large Ohio factory) and Regent (sea gliders) are converting shuttered plants, creating jobs and tapping regional skills from auto and boatbuilding. Projects win political support and grants, but scaling faces supply‑chain and long‑term planning challenges.

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