Wichita was ranked as the number one city in the nation for aerospace and defense investment by Global Location Strategies (GLS), a leading consulting firm for industrial manufacturing site selections.
In a report published by the firm, “2026 Best Places for Aerospace & Defense,” GLS cited Wichita State’s National Institute for Aviation Research and its many programs, and the extensive talent pipeline that helps business thrive in Wichita, as part of its ranking of Wichita as number one in the nation.