The Ark-Tex Council of Governments (ATCOG) is proud to announce its recent award of a $5 million grant from the Texas Office of the Governor, facilitated through the Texas Military Preparedness Commission’s (TMPC) Defense Economic Adjustment Assistance Grant (DEAAG) program.
This funding will play a crucial role in enhancing the capabilities of the Red River Army Depot (RRAD) as it embarks on a mission to meet the U.S. military’s directives regarding drone production. The grant will support the collaboration among ATCOG, Texarkana College (TC), and Texas A&M University-Texarkana (TAMUT) to bolster workforce training and innovation in the production and assembly of Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (sUAS), commonly known as drones.
ATCOG will assist TC and TAMUT in leveraging their aviation, mechatronics, and CNC Training Programs to train the RRAD workforce, ensuring they are equipped with the skills necessary for modern drone production.
