The Texas Construction News staff write
MINERAL WELLS— The aerospace and defense sector in Palo Pinto County is expanding as XMX Defense breaks ground on North Texas operations at Mineral Wells Regional Airport. The groundbreaking ceremony, announced on Oct. 5, marks a notable economic win for the local aviation hub.
The new facility will serve as a primary operations center for XMX Defense, a company expanding its footprint in the regional defense contracting market. Local officials anticipate the development will bring specialized jobs and increased industrial activity to the area.
Mineral Wells Regional Airport, a former military installation, has been actively working to attract aviation, defense, and manufacturing tenants to utilize its extensive runway and industrial park space. The arrival of XMX Defense aligns with the city’s long-term strategic plans for economic revitalization.
The company has not yet released the full specifications of the facility’s square footage or the exact number of jobs the new North Texas operations center is expected to generate upon completion.
