FSG Announces Academic Partnership Initiative with Montana Universities

First Services Group has formalized partnerships with several Montana-based universities to create collaborative academic programs that bridge the gap between defense industry needs and academic research.

These partnerships will provide university researchers and graduate students with unprecedented access to our Montana facility and the millions of acres of surrounding public land for field studies in remote sensing, terrain analysis, ecological research, and defense technology evaluation.

"Montana's academic institutions produce exceptional talent, and our facility offers a unique environment for applied research," noted FSG leadership. "These partnerships represent a meaningful investment in the next generation of defense professionals and researchers."

The first cohort of academic researchers is expected to arrive in spring 2026. Interested institutions are encouraged to reach out through our partnerships page.