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Wisconsin companies secure more than $140 million in federal defense contracts

J.F. Brennan was awarded $113,853,380 by the U.S. Army to manufacture aquatic deterrents and related work, with expected completion by 2029.
Fincantieri Marinette Marine received $30 million upfront to support the construction of four Navy assault ships, with most work in Marinette and De Pere, Wisconsin.
The contracts are part of a broader U.S. effort to bolster defense and naval capabilities, involving the Army and Naval Sea Systems Command.
Work on the Army project will span multiple locations, including Joliet, Illinois, with a completion date in 2029.
Marinette Marine's four ships are expected to be completed by September 2027, with some work in Louisiana.
The awards were announced in mid-April 2026 by BizTimes, highlighting Wisconsin's defense industry cluster.
The Army contract includes demolition, excavation and building system work as part of deterrent production.
The awards are issued by U.S. defense agencies, underscoring federal support for regional manufacturers.
The contracts strengthen Wisconsin’s role in national defense procurement and shipbuilding.
Overall, Wisconsin companies secured more than $140 million in federal defense work.

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