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Council OKs incentives for defense tech firm that could bring 1,000 jobs to Fort Worth
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· August 12, 2026
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Key takeaway The company is looking at Alliance Gateway 34, a building in the AllianceTexas development.
The Fort Worth City Council has approved an economic development agreement that could bring a defense technology company to the area. Mach Industries, which develops unmanned aircraft systems, is considering a location in Fort Worth for a manufacturing facility. The company is looking at Alliance Gateway 34, a building in the AllianceTexas development.
If the company chooses this location, it would make a significant investment in the area. Further details about the potential development are available from the Fort Worth Economic Development Department, which presented information about the proposal to the city council.
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Category: government ·
Published: August 12, 2026 ·
Source: Fort Worth Report ·
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