MacDill-based CENTCOM gets $1.5 billion technology contract
The five-year award will support intelligence, planning and operations from CENTCOM.
Tampa Robotics Company to Open Manufacturing Hub in Mexico
Tampa-based XTEND AI Robotics plans to open a manufacturing, integration and support hub in Mexico, where the federal government has budgeted roughly $17.5 billion for defense and security in 2026. Called XFAB Mexico, the operation will handle manufacturing, system integration, technical support and customer operations as XTEND pursues work with Mexican defense, security and critical-infrastructure … Read more
Largo facility lands production work under $96 million Navy contract
Largo facility to produce Navy missile-launch system electronics under $96 million in contracts.
USF Students Get Head Start on Careers With SOCOM, Defense Contractors
More than 850 internships have put students inside real-world defense and technology work.
Tampa Defense Manufacturer Plans $58 Million Headquarters Expansion
New military contracts will bring 50 specialized jobs averaging $83,200 to Tampa.
Tampa Explosives Manufacturer Tapped for $581M Kentucky Plant
The year-old manufacturer will produce about 8 million pounds of military explosives annually.
Drone Supplier Invests $27.5 Million in Tampa Robotics Firm
The $20 million investment accounts for part of XTEND’s previously announced $110 million financing.
Tampa Defense Firm Joins NYSE After $110M Raise
The Tampa robotics firm enters public markets with new capital to expand manufacturing.
Tampa Aerospace Company Wins Australian Border Surveillance Contract
Metrea’s Australian surveillance deal supports more than 500 U.S. jobs, including jobs in Tampa.