DeLEON SPRINGS, Fla. — A leading manufacturer for the U.S. Navy and NATO is expanding operations into Central Florida.
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State and Sparton officials cut the ribbon Tuesday on a new production support facility in DeLeon Springs.
Sparton officials said it will allow the company to make more of its underwater sound detection devices.
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They say these are critically important to the Navy’s underwater operations.
Rep. Mike Waltz said he is proud the company chose Central Florida.
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Sparton said it is expanding as the U.S. is focusing efforts to deter potential adversaries.
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