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By: NewsRamp Editorial Staff
November 11, 2026
Velocity Summit Unites Military and Manufacturing Leaders to Speed Defense Production
TLDR
- North Carolina manufacturers can gain defense contracting advantage by attending the Velocity Summit to learn how to shorten production timelines.
- The Velocity Summit on November 17 in Wilmington features panels and a roundtable examining how stakeholders can reduce defense production delays.
- The Velocity Summit aims to strengthen national security and create jobs by bringing leaders together to speed defense production.
- The inaugural Velocity Summit on November 17 will include remarks from Governor Josh Stein and a keynote by retired Lt. Gen. Christopher O. Mohan.
Impact - Why it Matters
The Velocity Summit addresses a critical bottleneck in U.S. defense production: the lengthy timeline from requirement to delivered capability. By bringing together military readiness officials, manufacturers, and policymakers, the summit aims to identify and remove barriers that delay the production of ships, aircraft, ground systems, and critical components. North Carolina's industrial depth and talent position it to lead the nation in shortening these timelines, which is essential for maintaining military readiness and responding to emerging threats. The outcomes could influence defense procurement strategies and strengthen the domestic manufacturing base, ultimately enhancing national security and economic resilience.
Summary
The inaugural Velocity Summit, co-presented by The Protocase Companies and the North Carolina Military Business Center (NCMBC), has announced its final program for November 17 in Wilmington, NC. The event will unite military and manufacturing leaders to address delays in U.S. defense production, featuring video remarks from Governor Josh Stein, an in-person address by North Carolina Secretary of Commerce Lee Lilley, and a keynote by Lieutenant General (Ret.) Christopher O. Mohan, former Commanding General of U.S. Army Materiel Command. The summit aims to explore how North Carolina stakeholders can lead the nation in shortening the time needed to build and sustain ships, aircraft, ground systems, and critical components.
Dr. Doug Milburn, Chairman of The Protocase Companies, emphasized the urgency: “America has the engineering talent and manufacturing expertise to meet extraordinary defense needs. The problem is how long it takes to turn a requirement into a delivered capability.” The program includes sessions on military readiness requirements, an industry panel on building at the speed the mission requires, and a working roundtable on production bottlenecks and practical interventions. The event will conclude with next steps for building a sustained Velocity coalition. The full agenda and registration are available at the Velocity Summit page.
The Protocase Companies—Protocase, ProtoSpace Mfg, and 45Drives—operate across advanced manufacturing, aerospace and defense, and open-source infrastructure, helping teams move quickly from design to production. NCMBC is a statewide business development and technology transition entity embedded in North Carolina’s community college system, expanding federal business opportunities for North Carolina companies. The summit will take place from 9:00 AM to 3:45 PM EST at Cape Fear Community College, Union Station Conference Center, Room 508, in Wilmington. For more information, view the original release on www.newmediawire.com.
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