Is L.A.’s Defense Industry Boom Real?
Los Angeles is seeing a resurgence in the aerospace and defense sector, with 10 companies reaching unicorn status in 2025—the highest number since 2021. Among these, El Segundo-based manufacturing firm Amca secured $300 million in Series B funding in late May, achieving a valuation of over $1 billion just 18 months after its founding. Defense … Read more
