"Nowhere else in the world can match the level of resources, talent, and premier research institutions that exist in New York City, providing the perfect foundation for Futures Command to fulfill its mission. And whether it's photonics in Rochester or drones in Central New York and the Mohawk Valley, New York is already on the frontier of developing new and innovative military technologies.
"As the proud home to several military bases, including the military academy at West Point and Fort Drum, which is the most deployed-from base in America since 9/11, New York would welcome this new command with open arms. This is a natural fit, and I look forward to working with the Department of Defense and the Department of the Army to make it a reality."
