Powering New Jersey’s Defense Future

Housed within the New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA), the Office of Strategic Defense Investment will work to elevate New Jersey’s defense sector by providing it with focused support, advocacy, and strategic planning for long-term growth on par with the state’s other key industries.

Mission

Elevate defense as a core pillar of New Jersey’s economy.

Coordinate efforts across Washington, Trenton, and industry to align strategy.

Support companies navigating procurement, partnerships, and innovation.

Protect and grow New Jersey’s military missions and defense-driven jobs.

New Jersey’s Defense Ecosystem – by the Numbers

Active-duty and civilian personnel across three major military installations

Defense contractors statewide

Annual economic impact-1.3% of New Jersey’s GDP

In defense contracts and $2 billion in salaries (FY24)

National Leader in Defense, Aviation and Innovation

New Jersey’s Defense Industry

The defense sector in New Jersey is a strategic economic engine: it supports tens of thousands of jobs, delivers billions in federal investment, and fuels innovation that transcends military applications. By strengthening this ecosystem, the state secures key missions and drives long-term growth for communities across the Garden State.

National defense spending is large and rising — and with our world-class talent, prime location, and unmatched industrial base, New Jersey is uniquely positioned to compete and lead. This effort protects and grows local jobs, advances cutting-edge technologies, and reinforces New Jersey’s role as a cornerstone of national security.

The Office of Strategic Defense Investment ensures New Jersey continues to shape, rather than simply respond to, the next generation of defense priorities — creating opportunities for industry, researchers, and workers alike.

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