CYBERSECURITY & DEFENSE THRIVE IN OMAHA
Where National Security Innovators Build Their Future
Greater Omaha is a mission-critical hub for cybersecurity and defense innovation. As home to Offutt Air Force Base and U.S. Strategic Command, our region plays a vital role in national security and global defense operations.
With a robust pipeline of Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information-cleared professionals, Greater Omaha provides a deep talent pool that powers the defense industry. Add in nationally recognized institutions such as the University of Nebraska at Omaha’s School of Cybersecurity and the National Strategic Research Institute, and the region becomes an unmatched launchpad for cyber defense, federal contracting and dual-use defense technology development.
Companies here gain access to the secure infrastructure, talent and government alignment needed for classified work, research commercialization and long-term success in both the aerospace and defense sectors.
Join the growing ecosystem of cybersecurity startups, established defense contractors, and tech innovators shaping the future of national security—right here in Greater Omaha.
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A Strategic Military Powerhouse
Greater Omaha is home to Offutt Air Force Base, a nationally critical asset at the core of U.S. military and intelligence efforts.
Offutt’s total economic impact is $2.9 billion, which includes more than $442 million in local expenditures annually.
With a total payroll topping $1 billion, nearly 7,000 active duty, reserve and national guard personnel serve at Offutt Air Force Base with nearly 11,000 civilians also working at the base.
The Nebraska Army and Air National Guard amplify the state’s strategic role with approximately 5,000 military and civilian personnel, contributing $160 million in annual payroll and supporting 1,300 additional jobs.
Leading the charge is the renowned “Fightin’ Fifty-Fifth” — the 55th Wing — which provides:
Global
Reconnaissance
Intelligence
Collection
Command
and
Control
Electronic Attack
Offutt Air Force Base is home to the 55th Wing — the host Wing — and supports more than 52 tenant units, including U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM), the 557th Weather Wing, and the 95th Wing.
Strategically positioned at the center of the nation’s fiber-optic and communications infrastructure, Offutt is uniquely equipped to support both current and next-generation cyber threat intelligence and defense missions.
Major Defense Employers in Greater Omaha
Military Defense Employer Incentives: Nebraska’s Commitment to Defense Innovation
Defense companies choosing Omaha gain access to Nebraska’s specialized 5% wage credit program. Qualifying employers with 10+ employees earning at least 1.5 times the state’s average hourly wage receive valuable tax incentives that directly impact your bottom line.
Position your aerospace or national security company to thrive with Nebraska’s defense-focused tax advantages.
Omaha’s Advantages: The Right Place to Grow
Greater Omaha offers key advantages your business needs to expand and succeed.
Discover why businesses thrive in Greater Omaha, where lower taxes, powerful incentives and expert guidance create the perfect environment for growth.
Omaha’s Workforce
