Report: Alabama among top states receiving U.S. aid to Ukraine

Defense is a major industry in Alabama. 168,439 Alabamians work for defense contractors. Boeing builds Patriot missile components in Huntsville, the Lancer missile is made in a plant near Troy, parts for the Hydra-70 rocket are made at plants in Anniston and Huntsville. Parts for the Bradley Infantry Fighting Vehicle are made in Anniston. Alabamians build missiles, rockets, planes, helicopters, drones and more to supply the U.S. military and allies. All told, Alabama is on the front lines of security here at home and across the globe. RELATED: Defense industry provides 264K jobs with $50.3B im