Defense Technology

Defense Technology & Homeland Security Massachusetts has a long history as a world center for defense technology innovation. The State’s $10B defense industry cluster is home to a wide diversity companies with strengths ranging from systems integration to research and development, command, control, communications, and intelligence, robotics, underwater autonomous vehicles, and advanced imaging. To learn more about how to grow your defense industry business in Massachusetts click here.

Local Industry Support

National Defense Industrial Association (NDIA) – New England Chapter

This regional chapter of a national industry association consists of approximately 1200 members representing leading organizations in the New England region that support the defense industrial base. Members include representatives from government and industry (large corporations, small companies, and professional service providers) located across New England. The Chapter's goal is to be the place to exchange information and ideas in the defense and homeland security marketplace.
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Procurement Technical Assistance Center

Funded by the U.S. Department of Defense, the Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC) helps companies navigate procurement processes to secure federal contracts. PTAC provides one-on-one counseling, with services, such as identifying contract opportunities, pursuing research and development funding, and assistance with contract management.

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Defense Technology Initiative (DTI)

As a membership-driven industry association, DTI is building on its original Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC) mission to establish New England as the definitive global leader in the defense technology industry. DTI’s mission is to enhance the competitiveness of the regional technology.
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Research

Click to here view "The Massachusetts Defense Industry: Characteristics and Economic Impact" report prepared by the UMass Donahue Institute (2008)