DEFENSE
2 min readUtah Positions Itself as Hub for Aerospace and Defense Industry
TrueGov Editorial Team•2 months ago•2 min read
State officials promote growth in defense sector at 47G summit
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Utah's aerospace and defense industry was showcased at the Zero Gravity conference organized by industry group 47G in Salt Lake City. The event, which drew 3,000 attendees and over 100 exhibitors, highlighted the sector's significant economic impact, accounting for approximately one-fifth of Utah's GDP. Former Utah lawmaker Brad Wilson, who serves as 47G's board chairman, emphasized the state's growing prominence in aerospace and defense development.