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Where Is Aerospace & Defense Investment Heading Next?

The 2026 Best Places for Aerospace & Defense benchmarks every major U.S. metro area on aerospace and defense competitiveness and ranks the top 10 markets positioned to capture the next wave of investment in 2026.

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INSIDE THE REPORT

Four Findings, One Ranking & Region-by-Region Breakdown

inside pages of the 2026 aerospace and defense report.

Discover:

  • Four forces reshaping the industry.ย What’s driving where aerospace and defense investment is landing in 2026.
  • Quality vs. cost by region. A region-by-region look at location quality versus operating costs across the U.S.
  • Recent project activity. Notable recent announcements and the markets attracting them.
  • The full rankings report. GLS ranked the list of all 300+ MSAs giving you a top ten and access to the entire list.