The Michigan Defense Center
From the Arsenal of Democracy to the Arsenal of Innovation
The state office tasked to protect and grow Michigan’s defense,
defense aerospace and homeland security missions and industries
Michigan Defense
$6.6 Billion Defense Contracts
155,000 Defense Related Jobs
$31 Billion Total Economic Activity
Protect & Grow Strategy
68.31% GRP Growth
31.75% Salary Growth
MI Defense Industry
4,000 Defense Suppliers
1,000 Prime Contractors
17 Commands & Installations
Resources
4,000 Michigan businesses are currently serving the defense industry, and there’s room for more. Find out how The Michigan Defense Center can connected you to important business opportunities
Bid Targeting System
66,000 Companies in BTS
17,000 Bid Opportunities
Michigan Defense CyberSmart Program
Pre-Negotiated Rate of $1,500 for Complete Gap Analysis Report
Online Resource Guide
Comprehensive Resource Guide
50 Direct Contacts
Proposal Writing Services
$450 Million Fed Contracts Awarded
84% Win Rate
Industry
Top universities, R&D facilities, defense OEM’s and a 4,000 member supply chain makes Michigan a defense industry leader
Top Talent
#1 Nationally in number of Engineers
4,000 member supply chain
Why Michigan
Top 10 Nationally in Aerospace Attractiveness
Top 10 Nationally for Corporate Expansion
Innovation
Autonomy AI
Michigan is where the connected
car and the autonomous vehicle
were born and are nurtured.
Cybersecurity Success
Michigan has more unclassified
cyber nodes than any other
state in the nation.
Research & Development
Automotive+Military=Success
Michigan is where the automotive
industry got its start
DOD/DHS in Michigan
U.S Army Contracting Command, PEOs, R&D and some of the largest National Guard facilities in the nation, anchor Michigan’s national security economy
DOD and DHS
19 U.S Coast Guard Stations
10 U.S Army Commands
DMVA / National Guard
6 Air and Army Installations
Protect & Grow
The Michigan Defense Center is the lead voice on state and federal policy to protect and grow Michigan’s defense sector.
Legislative Influence
10 Member State Defense, Aerospace Caucus
Michigan Strategic Plan
37 Statewide Partners
$3.7 Billion Growth in Contracts Under P&G
