Ohio’s defense industry is a driver of the state’s manufacturing economy. The Pentagon spent $6.3 billion on private sector contracts in Ohio in 2021, according to reports. This reinforces why the DeWine-Husted administration has worked with the OMA to enhance defense manufacturing processes under Ohio’s designation as a Defense Manufacturing Community. In related news, Cincinnati-based GE Aerospace appears to be leading the race to develop a reusable hypersonic engine (capable of achieving speeds in excess of 4,000 mph), according to the Cincinnati Business Courier. 1/4/2024