（Boston Orange編譯）麻州政府今（2）日公佈「盾牌（SHIELD）」戰略報告，將以「麻州致勝法案（Mass Wins Act）」投入一億美元，系統性的加強國防產業科研及供應鏈發展，要把麻州打造成為全美國防科技創新領域的首要基地。
這項全名為「國防領域創新、交流與領導的戰略樞紐（Strategic Hub for Innovation, Exchange and Leadership in Defense）」計畫，經過八個月研議、上百場會議討論，並匯集40人工作小組的意見後正式出爐。根據聯邦數據，麻州國防與國家安全相關產業目前每年為麻州經濟貢獻約486億美元，支撐約14萬個就業機會，過去5年更從聯邦小企業創新研究與技術移轉計畫中，累計獲得超過14億美元的補助經費。
報告指出，麻州擁有世界級研究機構、先進製造能力、創新企業與軍事資產的獨特組合，形成所謂的「麻州契機」。為掌握此一優勢，「盾牌（SHIELD）」報告提出四大戰略方向：建立全州統一的國防創新策略以強化產官學及軍方協調；積極對接聯邦資源與國際合作以擴大投資；投入大型研發基礎設施以加速次世代國防科技商業化；以及擴大STEM（科學、技術、工程、數學）教育管道，壯大國防產業人才庫。
麻州州長奚莉（Maura Healey）表示，麻州在開發能夠加強國家安全的技術，人才與理念上，一直處於領先全美地位，「盾牌」戰略報告為麻州提供了一份行動藍圖。麻州將藉由壯大國防創新生態系統、支持尖端產業，並確保麻州繼續作為關鍵合作夥伴以滿足軍隊及國家安全不斷變化的需求，來進一步鞏固這些優勢。”
「盾牌（SHIELD）」計畫未來將常設於麻州技術協作組織（MassTech）之下，統籌運用聯邦與州政府資源，並協同今年稍早重啟的「軍事資產與安全戰略任務小組（MASS-TF）」，共同強化麻州境內軍事設施與國防產業的鏈結。麻州政府高層強調，這項倡議不僅事關國家安全，更將直接帶動高品質就業與地方經濟成長，是同時兼顧國防需求與區域發展的關鍵戰略布局。
Healey-Driscoll Administration Unveils Roadmap to Grow Massachusetts' Defense Economy
SHIELD report outlines roadmap to expand the state’s defense ecosystem, create jobs, accelerate innovation, and support national security, alongside proposed $100 million Mass Wins Act investment
BOSTON – Today, the Healey-Driscoll Administration released the Strategic Hub for Innovation, Exchange and Leadership in Defense (SHIELD) report, a statewide strategy to strengthen Massachusetts' defense innovation ecosystem, drive economic growth, create high-quality jobs, and reinforce national security. Developed over eight months with input from more than 100 convenings and a 40-member working group, the report outlines a roadmap to position Massachusetts as the nation's premier hub for defense innovation.
The report identifies significant opportunities to grow Massachusetts' defense economy by expanding research and development, strengthening domestic supply chains, supporting workforce development, attracting federal investment and accelerating the commercialization of technologies critical to national security.
"Massachusetts has long been a leader in developing the technologies, talent and ideas that strengthen our nation's security," said Governor Maura Healey. "The SHIELD report provides a roadmap to build on those strengths by growing our defense innovation ecosystem, supporting cutting-edge industries, and ensuring Massachusetts remains a critical partner in meeting the evolving needs of our military and national security."
"Massachusetts' defense sector is powered by strong partnerships among industry, startups, research institutions, and government," said Lieutenant Governor Kim Driscoll. "The SHIELD report outlines practical steps to strengthen those connections, accelerate innovation and ensure Massachusetts continues to lead in developing the technologies that support our national security while creating jobs and economic opportunity."
Massachusetts' defense and national security ecosystem is a major driver of both innovation and economic growth, bringing together world-class research institutions, cutting-edge companies, advanced manufacturing, and public-private partnerships. According to federal FY2024 data, the sector contributes $48.6 billion annually to the state's economy, supports approximately 140,000 jobs, ranks tenth nationally in Department of Defense spending, and has secured more than $1.4 billion in federal Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) awards over the past five years.
"Massachusetts is uniquely positioned to lead the next generation of defense innovation because of the strength of our companies, research institutions, entrepreneurs, and workforce," said Economic Development Secretary Eric Paley. "The SHIELD report lays out a strategy to bring those partners together, grow the defense ecosystem, advance critical technologies, and create high-quality jobs across the Commonwealth."
“The SHIELD roadmap recognizes investing in the state's defense workforce is central to grow, innovate, and strengthen Massachusetts' defense industry and national security," said Labor and Workforce Development Secretary Lauren Jones. "Strategies like registered apprenticeships and sector-based training pathways have proven effective, and scaling these strategies in advanced manufacturing, cybersecurity, and other critical sectors will further prepare Massachusetts residents for high-quality, critical careers needed to compete and lead."
“Massachusetts has long been a global leader in education and innovation, and the SHIELD Initiative is an opportunity to ensure more students can see themselves in the careers shaping our future,” said Education Secretary Steve Zrike. “By strengthening STEM education, expanding career awareness, and building stronger connections between education and employers, we're helping students develop the skills they need to pursue high-demand careers in advanced manufacturing, microelectronics, cybersecurity, and other critical technologies.”
"Today's multi domain battlespace is more complex than ever, and solving for that complexity requires team-based innovation. No single institution can do it alone," said Veterans Services Secretary Eric Goralnick. "SHIELD dynamically brings together more than 40 partners across industry, academia, and government to team on these solutions, while also helping us recruit and retain the top talent, including our veterans, that this work demands. This increases investment in jobs and revenue, driving greater investment back into the Commonwealth and reflecting our commitment to building an ecosystem poised to be one of the nation's premier hubs for defense innovation."
The SHIELD report lays out a strategic roadmap to strengthen Massachusetts' defense and national security ecosystem and position the Commonwealth for long-term growth. The report recommends actions to:
• Strengthen coordination across the defense ecosystem by establishing a unified statewide strategy and expanding collaboration among government, industry, academia, and the military.
• Increase federal engagement and leverage state policy to attract investment, support regional and international partnerships, and expand opportunities for defense-related growth.
• Invest in research, innovation, infrastructure, and large-scale capital projects to accelerate the development and commercialization of next-generation defense technologies.
• Enable continued convening and centralization of state defense-sector support by unifying the federal Northeast Microelectronics Coalition (NEMC) and state’s SHIELD mission under the Massachusetts Technology Collaborative (MassTech) jointly leveraging federal and state funds.
• Expand STEM education, strengthen the defense workforce, and improve access to supply chains and contracting opportunities for small businesses.
The full report is available here.
The report identifies the convergence of economic development and national security as the "Massachusetts Opportunity," concluding that the state’s unique combination of research institutions, advanced manufacturing, innovative companies, and military assets positions it to lead the next generation of defense innovation.
The Mass Wins Act, filed by Governor Healey earlier this year, proposes a $100 million investment Mass Wins Act in the state’s defense sector to support infrastructure, research and supply chain development across national security technologies.
In addition to releasing the SHIELD report, the Healey-Driscoll Administration also announced SHIELD will reside within MassTech. MassTech is the chair of the SHIELD Working Group and has a history of supporting both the state and national defense industries through its research and development, advanced manufacturing, cybersecurity and microelectronics programming.
“The MassTech-led SHIELD initiative has ignited collaboration among defense-sector leaders across the technology and innovation ecosystem to address key challenges and support economic and national security,” said MassTech CEO and SHIELD Working Group Chair Carolyn Kirk. “The funds designated for the defense sector will spark new ideas, new partnerships and new ways to protect those who risk their lives to protect the Commonwealth and the nation.”
“The mission given to the SHIELD Working Group was simple, play offense on defense,” said MassTech Deputy Director and Chief Investment Strategist Ben Linville-Engler, who also serves as SHIELD Working Group designated chair. “The SHIELD report ensures we have the right playbook to win by amplifying the competitiveness of Massachusetts’ existing resources and infrastructure while intentionally investing in and partnering with the Commonwealth's defense sector.”
Governor Healey announced the launch of SHIELD in October 2025 to strengthen the state's defense leadership and accelerate the development of cutting-edge national security solutions.
“Governor Healey and Lt. Governor Driscoll recognized early that strengthening Massachusetts’ military installations and growing our defense ecosystem go hand in hand,” said Adam Freudberg, Executive Director of the Military Asset & Security Strategy Task Force (MASS-TF) and SHIELD Working Group Member. “From relaunching the Military Asset & Security Strategy Task Force to establishing and supporting SHIELD, they have built a coordinated strategy that strengthens partnerships, attracts new investment, supports military missions, and creates new opportunities for national security solutions and economic growth across the Commonwealth.”
The MASS-TF’s mission is to partner with, support and expand military assets and installations within Massachusetts. This includes coordination and partnerships with the defense sector in order to support the national security missions at each military installation and across the state.
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