Defense & Aerospace: Northrop Grumman says it will quadruple U.S. semiconductor output by 2030 to support radars, electronic warfare, communications and combat aviation systems. Space Industry: SpaceX launched a classified Falcon Heavy mission from Florida for the National Reconnaissance Office, while the company signals it will phase out Dragon and Falcon 9 as Starship ramps up. Helicopter Production: Sikorsky and the U.S. Army signed a Novel Production Agreement covering 16 Black Hawks now, with more than 100 expected later, keeping a large supplier base producing as upgrades aim to extend service into the 2070s. Advanced Manufacturing & Materials: Florida-based EM&T is moving toward a behind-the-meter hydrogen power setup to support rare earth magnet and critical materials operations, targeting a non-China supply chain. Industrial Safety: MES Life Safety acquired PRO-CO, a Winter Springs provider of industrial safety, instrumentation and process-control solutions, expanding local support and product coverage. Workforce & Automation: A McKinsey report projects AI and automation could reduce demand for about 36 million U.S. jobs by 2035, with growth elsewhere creating about 41 million—if workers can transition. Higher Ed & Local Economy: Ken Griffin’s $3B donation to Carnegie Mellon includes a Miami Wynwood campus focused on AI, national security, energy resilience and advanced manufacturing, with construction starting in 2027.