MSI Defense Solutions Receives Governor’s Export Award of Excellence
Mooresville, North Carolina – MSI Defense Solutions has been selected as a recipient of the Governor’s Export Award of Excellence, presented through the Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina (EDPNC) and the Office of the Governor. The award recognizes North Carolina companies demonstrating outstanding success in expanding international sales and strengthening global partnerships.
As a North Carolina-based prime integrator, MSI develops and fields advanced defense systems—including counter-unmanned aircraft systems (C-UAS), air defense platforms, modular ground vehicle systems, and autonomous capability solutions. These technologies support U.S. and allied force protection and mobility missions across multiple operational domains.
MSI’s international growth spans key allied markets across Europe, the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), and the Indo-Pacific. The company’s export expansion strategy is rooted in strict regulatory compliance, deep systems integration expertise, and strategic partnerships aligned with U.S. and NATO security objectives.
“MSI is not simply exporting hardware,” Nguyen Trinh, President & CEO of MSI Defense Solutions. “We are strengthening allied defense supply chains and extending the reach of the U.S. defense industrial base into priority theaters—while ensuring full alignment with U.S. export regulations and allied security frameworks.”
Each year, the EDPNC nominates export partners it has worked with throughout the year for the Governor’s Export Awards. Companies are selected based on both their partnership with EDPNC and their measurable success as North Carolina exporters across categories such as Excellence, Small Business, Large Business, Rural, Global Reach, New to Export, and Export Partner.
MSI Defense Solutions was nominated in the Governor’s Award of Excellence category and selected as a recipient alongside five other North Carolina companies recognized for their international trade achievements and collaboration with EDPNC.
North Carolina’s Governor’s Export Awards celebrate companies that demonstrate excellence in international trade and contribute to the state’s growing global economic footprint. Manufacturing remains one of North Carolina’s largest export sectors, with billions of dollars in annual international sales supporting jobs and innovation across the state.
This recognition reinforces MSI’s commitment to advancing U.S. and allied defense capabilities worldwide while contributing to North Carolina’s leadership in advanced manufacturing and defense technology exports.
