KIHOMAC, a veteran-owned aerospace and defense manufacturer, has announced a strategic investment from Deloitte aimed at rapidly scaling U.S.-made drone production and strengthening domestic manufacturing capabilities critical to national security.

The investment supports the expansion of KIHOMAC’s advanced manufacturing operations in Layton, Utah, enabling the company to increase production capacity and deliver secure, domestically produced drone solutions for government, defense, and commercial applications.

Deloitte’s investment will help accelerate KIHOMAC’s ability to bring next-generation unmanned aerial systems to market while reinforcing a resilient, U.S.-based supply chain.

“Deloitte is investing directly in KIHOMAC to help build American production capacity for technologies that are critical to our national security and economic competitiveness,” said Oniel Cross, Deloitte’s Government and Public Services hybrid cloud and edge infrastructure leader. “This approach creates tangible impact by creating manufacturing jobs and strengthening the domestic supply chain.”

The expanded Layton facility will support drone manufacturing for applications including infrastructure inspection, emergency response, defense, and security operations.

“Working with Deloitte allows us to scale faster while keeping innovation and manufacturing here in the United States,” said Ki Ho Kang, Founder and CEO of KIHOMAC. “This collaboration strengthens our ability to deliver secure, reliable drone technology while contributing to the local economy.”

Project Specifications

  • Industry: Aerospace & Defense

  • Site Size: 5 acres

  • Location: East Gate Business Park, Layton, Utah

  • Facility Size/Type: 67,700 square feet

  • Capital Investment: $8 million

This investment underscores the growing role of Northern Utah as a hub for advanced aerospace and defense manufacturing and highlights the region’s ability to support high-impact, nationally significant projects.