Saab, a global leader in aerospace and defense manufacturing, announced its plans to construct a $75 million munitions production facility in Grayling Township, Michigan. An investigation into Saab’s new ammunition plant in Grayling reveals the intricate components of the military-industrial complex at the state level, primarily involving politicians, military officials, corporate interests, government agencies, and local representatives.
Since assuming office in 2019, Governor Gretchen Whitmer has actively championed Michigan’s role in defense manufacturing, establishing the Office of Defense and Aerospace Innovation (ODAI) to attract international arms manufacturers. Her administration has provided corporate incentives to military contractors in an effort to position Michigan as a hub for defense production.
Whitmer has cultivated political alliances, including ties with Michigan Senator Gary Peters, to bolster her defense industry initiatives. She has also engaged internationally, visiting NATO and regions such as Taiwan to promote Michigan’s defense sector. Her administration has encouraged military training programs and international exercises to enhance the market demand for Michigan-made weaponry, indirectly escalating global military tensions.
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