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Northeast Indiana Ranks #11 Nationally for Aerospace & Defense Manufacturing Competitiveness

Barchart·07/30/2026 05:36:00
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Region's manufacturing base, engineering talent pipeline, and federal advocacy position it as a top landing spot for defense primes scaling production

FORT WAYNE, Ind., July 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Northeast Indiana has landed at #11 in the nation for aerospace and defense manufacturing competitiveness, according to the 2026 GLS Best Places for Aerospace & Defense Insights Report from Global Location Strategies. The ranking places the Fort Wayne metro area just outside the top 10, alongside the country's legacy defense hubs.

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