Texas Ranks as a Top U.S. Leader in Private-Sector Defense – Texas Border Business

Texas Ranks as a Top U.S. Leader in Private-Sector Defense  Texas Border Business

Texas is one of the top US states for private-sector defense industries, with hundreds of firms engaged in businesses ranging from land and sea defense systems to cybersecurity. Texas is one of the top US states for private-sector defense industries, with hundreds of firms engaged in businesses ranging from land and sea defense systems to cybersecurity. In addition to the presence of large companies, the state has developed a robust supply chain network of smaller entities providing key input goods and services. These firms play a crucial role in national defense and global security. They also generate substantial economic benefits through their operations, including well-paying jobs (more than 40% higher than the regional average) and opportunities for other businesses across the state.

We recently did a deep dive into the economic and fiscal impact of private-sector defense firms in Dallas-Fort Worth and the remainder of the North Texas Region, which has the state’s highest concentration and is a major center for the industry. The full report, which was organized by the North Texas Commission, is available on our website. North Texas has been home to major private-sector defense entities for decades dating back to 1940 and the preparations for World War II. The largest firms include Lockheed Martin, Bell Textron, RTX (the parent company of Raytheon and Collins Aerospace), L3