Defense contractor Northrop Grumman, spurred on by millions in cash incentives from the state of Florida, announced plans Thursday for a major expansion of its already-existing operations in the state.
While the company did not specify exactly what it would be doing, U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson said the company will design and build the next generation of B-2 bombers there.
"This is huge," Nelson said in a statement. "The development and assembly of America's long-range strike aircraft in Melbourne is a new beginning for the Space Coast."