[markomalley]

Pity. The DOD should have specified that this work couldn't occur in a high-risk state such as Californication (in favor of a more secure location, such as SC or TX). After all, what happens if they vote for CALEXIT when the work has entered full-rate production?

[laplata]

Good points. And Palmdale is subject to strong earthquakes.

[roadcat]

The DOD should have specified that this work couldn't occur in a high-risk state such as Californication (in favor of a more secure location, such as SC or TX).

That's ludicrous. Not so high-risk. 3/4 of land in California belongs to government, and facilities and bases are well-protected. Lots of existing military facilities, ports and rail, and the engineering know-how is all here in California. It's the sliver of land at the coast with SF and LA that is a problem, but not elsewhere. Plenty of conservatives here, although outnumbered by the big cities. Much of aviation history was created here (including space history). If anything, you need to worry about liberals in Austin and Houston.

[Vision]

Do the fruits and nuts of California know weapons are being manufactured in their state?

[libertylover]

what happens if they vote for CALEXIT when the work has entered full-rate production?

The Democrats would never allow California to leave (legally) because they could never win another national election.