Mission-Aligned. Innovation-Ready.
San Angelo: A Strategic Hub for National Security and Innovation
San Angelo is home to one of the most unique concentrations of defense, intelligence, and homeland security assets in West Texas. Anchored by Goodfellow Air Force Base — a premier U.S. training base for cryptologic, intelligence, and cybersecurity operations — the region supports a wide array of federal and private-sector opportunities in aerospace, defense, and secure communications.
A Federal & Defense Ecosystem
Goodfellow AFB: Home to DoD training in intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance (ISR), and fire protection
U.S. Customs & Border Protection (CBP): Regional presence and access to the U.S.-Mexico trade corridor that strengthens logistics, safeguards supply chains, and supports national security
Homeland Security & Cyber Training: Angelo State University provides aligned programs in cybersecurity, systems integration, and applied physics for dual-use workforce development
ISR, Cyber-Intelligence & Secure IT: An opportunity-rich field for contractors, suppliers, and research entities in unmanned systems, AI, and threat analytics
U.S. Customs & Border Protection Aviation & Marine Operations– AMO San Angelo Air Unit: Permanent operating location leveraging advanced aviation and maritime capabilities to support border security and law enforcement missions.
UAV Operations at San Angelo Regional Airport: The only civilian airport in Texas permitting UAV operations, enabling training, testing, and mission support.
Ideal Location for Contractors & Suppliers
Cost-effective operations create a competitive edge compared to Austin or San Antonio
Access to Class I rail and air transport for secure logistics
Federal mission alignment and broadband infrastructure for data-centric defense firms
Strategic Focus Areas
Drone and unmanned systems development
Defense IT and mission-ready cyber infrastructure
Secure component manufacturing and electronics assembly
AI-assisted logistics, surveillance systems, and analytics
San Angelo is where government readiness meets entrepreneurial momentum — and where defense innovation has the space and support to thrive.