GA SR685

Designates February 3, 2026, as Georgia Aerospace and Defense Day at the state capitol to honor the industry's contributions to the state

Georgia's aerospace and defense industry includes over 800 companies employing more than 200,000 workers, generating $57.5 billion in annual economic impact

Aerospace and defense products have been Georgia's top international export since 2004, totaling $12.6 billion in 2024 exports

Georgia received over $15.3 billion in Department of Defense funding in FY 2023, and seven of the world's top ten defense contractors operate in the state

Recognizes major employers including Lockheed Martin (celebrating 75 years in Marietta, supporting 20,000+ jobs) and Gulfstream Aerospace (13,000+ employees, $1.4 billion Georgia payroll)