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Mass. governor unveils $47 million SHIELD initiative to boost defense innovation

Massachusetts State House Memorial Hall · December 12, 2025
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Governor Maura Healey announced the Massachusetts Strategic Hub for Innovation, Exchange, and Leadership in Defense (SHIELD), an initial $47,000,000 statewide investment meant to grow defense-related companies, create jobs and expand veteran leadership in the industry.

Governor Maura Healey announced a new statewide defense-innovation effort, the Massachusetts Strategic Hub for Innovation, Exchange, and Leadership in Defense (SHIELD), during a ceremony at the Massachusetts State House commemorating the National Guard's 380th birthday.

The governor said the administration is "initially investing $47,000,000 statewide to create jobs, to grow companies that support our men and women in…

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