Montgomery, Ala. (EETV) – Governor Kay Ivey on Tuesday released the following statement regarding the U.S. Air Force’s selection of Boeing to design the United States’ next-generation intercontinental ballistic missile and Boeing’s decision to do that work in Alabama.
“I am proud that the U.S. Air Force has chosen Boeing to develop our nation’s next intercontinental ballistic missile and that Boeing plans to complete some of that project here in Alabama. This announcement is a testament to the fantastic work that Boeing does and serves to strengthen the bond between that great company and this great state. Boeing’s continued growth and success, is a sign that Huntsville, and all of Alabama, is on the forefront of aerospace innovation and in protecting our nation.”