For decades, Texas has been a hub for innovation in the aerospace and defense industries. The NASA Johnson Space Center in Houston and the more than a dozen military bases in the state, including Fort Hood, one of the largest military bases in the country, are a testament to Texas’ commitment to supporting the country’s aerospace and defense initiatives.

Texas continues to experience growth in aviation, space and defense activities that leads to the creation of new companies, funding for research initiatives and launching programs that create jobs and technologically advanced products. Innovation that helps in the adoption of new technologies and improved processes for product development and manufacturing will continue to drive the future of the aerospace and defense industries in Texas and throughout the country.