Tampa Defense Contractor Lands Global Peace Corps Contract
Trace Systems will provide emergency satellite communications at 60 overseas Peace Corps posts.
Tampa Defense Contractor Wins $12 Million in Federal Deals
The awards add Coast Guard, FCC and Interior work to a growing federal cybersecurity portfolio.
Tampa Drone Company Lands $10 Million Investment as Defense Business Grows
The investment follows a Canadian military contract that could grow to 4,900 drone systems.
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.