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Australian-founded company opens defense watercraft facility in North Carolina

1 report, 1 independent Updated Wed 00:00
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The Whiskey Project Group, a company founded in Australia, opened a 60,000-square-foot facility in Chowan County. This facility will serve as the company's primary manufacturing and sustainment hub for advanced watercraft. The company has secured a production contract worth $36 million with the U.S. Marine Corps, and Josh Stein toured the site.

From dailyadvance.com

Why it matters

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The company expects the new facility to bring about 200 jobs to the region. The production of tactical watercraft for defense customers, including the U.S. Marine Corps, validates Australian defense industry capability through the contract.

From dailyadvance.com

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  • Chowan CountySpeculative

    Chowan County might see an increase in local jobs and economic activity due to the new manufacturing hub.

  • North CarolinaSpeculative

    North Carolina could see an increase in state economic activity due to the defense contracts and job creation.

  • AustalSpeculative

    Austal might see its competitive standing boosted by the U.S. contract validating Australian defense industry capability.

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