A Ukrainian drone manufacturer is bringing its first North American headquarters to Cumberland County, a move local officials say will spark a new wave of defense innovation and high-tech job growth in the Sandhills region.
Skyeton, a leading developer and supplier of unmanned aerial systems for commercial, industrial, and military use, will invest $3.4 million to transform the former Black & Decker site into a state-of-the-art drone production facility.
The project is expected to create 162 high-tech jobs with average salaries of nearly $71,000, well above Cumberland County’s current average of about $50,000…