Defense Industry Support

Defense is the third largest industry in Florida and one of the most important employers in Central and Northeast Florida.  In addition to our military's primary modeling and simulation agencies, our region is home to the leading U.S. manufacturers of Navy sonobuoys, aircraft, chemical and biological agent detectors, missile components, and boats used by fire/rescue, police and counter-narcotics agencies.

     Since coming to Congress, Rep. Mica has attempted to provide as much support as possible to companies requesting assistance with the federal government.

In addition to making contract announcements and working to secure defense funding, Mica has worked with his colleagues in the House, Senate and the Administration to allow U.S. companies to better compete against foreign, government subsidized competition.  Rep. Mica has been successful in obtaining continued defense funding for construction, design modifications, and technological enhancements to both the EA-6B Prowler and the new E-2D Hawkeye.  In addition to helping meet our national security requirements through Airborne Electronic Attack (AEA) and enhanced radar capability, these procurement funds will serve to create good jobs and stimulate economic activity in the St. Augustine area, where both of these naval aircraft are built.