Fueled by a culture of innovation and a highly skilled workforce, the Indiana Uplands has become a nationally recognized center for defense technology development.
National Security & Defense
Anchored by Naval Support Activity Crane (NSA Crane), the third-largest naval installation in the world, the Indiana Uplands is home to one of the most strategically important defense hubs in the country. Surrounding this federal core is a robust network of defense contractors, startups, and research institutions driven by a shared commitment to protecting those who protect our nation.
NSA Crane
Originally built during World War II as an ammunition production and storage facility, Crane’s legacy of technical excellence continues today. NSA Crane is powered by scientists, engineers, technologists, and skilled professionals who bring state-of-the-art expertise to some of the nation’s most complex security challenges. NSA Crane’s primary tenants, Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division (NSWC Crane) and Crane Army Ammunition Activity (CAAA), serve as vital national assets, delivering mission-critical capabilities in electronic warfare, trusted microelectronics, radar, cybersecurity, and munitions to the U.S. Navy, Department of Defense, and allied forces.
WestGate@Crane Technology Park
Located just beyond the gates of NSA Crane is the 750-acre WestGate@Crane Technology Park, a vibrant innovation district and important research destination for America’s robust defense industry. Home to more than 50 tenants, WestGate@Crane fosters collaboration between NSWC Crane, CAAA, large and small defense companies, and globally respected higher education institutions to facilitate the flow of groundbreaking innovation and ideas in and out of the base.
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NSA Crane and associated regional defense contractors have a combined economic impact of over $3 billion annually for the Uplands region. Ongoing collaboration between government, industry, and academia ensures that the Indiana Uplands remains at the forefront of scientific discovery and technological advancement—delivering solutions that keep our nation secure and resilient.
Advanced Technologies
Building on the strengths of Naval Surface Warfare Center Crane Division (NSWC Crane), defense innovation research and development are constantly evolving with new technologies focused on advanced computing, modeling and simulation, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, machine learning, electronics fabrication, microelectronics packaging, and hypersonics.
Where Innovation Meets Mission
In the Uplands, collaboration drives the future of defense. Public-private partnerships are accelerating the development of cutting-edge technologies to meet evolving needs. From advanced laboratories to leading research centers at Indiana University and Purdue University, discoveries move quickly from idea to impact.
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The Indiana Uplands is home to leading defense companies and laboratories that continually innovate in a changing global environment, attracting talented scientists, engineers, and technicians from around the world.
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