From the Emerald Coast to the Paradise Coast, defense manufacturing has long powered Florida’s economy. As defense spending in the state continues to rise, new innovations are accelerating industry growth. Leading this momentum is Northrop Grumman, whose extensive footprint spans 17 sites and 1.3 million square feet of manufacturing space—equivalent to nearly 23 football fields, including Raymond James, Hard Rock and Everbank Stadiums.From sixth-generation aircraft to world-c