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47gs outlines Utah’s aerospace and defense growth, cites opportunities in air mobility, space and critical minerals

5761330 · September 16, 2025
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47gs told the committee that aerospace, defense and space now account for a large portion of Utah’s economy and described efforts to convene industry, universities and federal partners to accelerate manufacturing, advanced materials, critical minerals and air mobility initiatives.

SALT LAKE CITY — Aaron Stark, chief executive of 47gs, briefed the Public Utilities, Energy and Technology Committee on efforts to grow Utah’s aerospace, defense and space ecosystem, highlighting advanced manufacturing, air mobility and critical minerals as priorities for economic development and national security.

Stark said the sector accounts for roughly 20% of Utah’s economic output and emphasized that recent state policy and investments have…

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