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Defense Manufacturing Leads
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Aerospace & Defense
Industry Overview
Defense manufacturing encompasses companies that produce military vehicles, weapons systems, ammunition, body armor, communications equipment, and other materiel for the US Department of Defense and allied nations. This sector includes prime contractors like Raytheon and General Dynamics as well as thousands of specialized small and mid-size suppliers.
Defense manufacturing requires ITAR-registered facilities, stringent quality systems, and often specialized security clearances. Companies invest heavily in precision machining, advanced materials processing, and ruggedized electronics assembly to meet military specifications and performance requirements.
- •US defense spending exceeds $850 billion annually
- •Over 100,000 companies participate in the defense industrial base
- •Defense contracts often require domestic manufacturing under Buy American provisions
- •The defense sector is increasingly investing in autonomous systems and directed energy weapons
Types of Defense Manufacturing Companies
Prime Contractors
Large defense companies like Raytheon, General Dynamics, and Northrop Grumman that lead major weapons programs.
Armored Vehicle Manufacturers
Companies producing tanks, armored personnel carriers, mine-resistant vehicles, and military trucks.
Munitions & Ordnance Producers
Manufacturers of ammunition, missiles, bombs, and explosive ordnance components.
Communications & Electronics
Companies building ruggedized radios, radar systems, electronic warfare equipment, and C4ISR systems.
Small Arms & Weapons Systems
Manufacturers of firearms, crew-served weapons, and weapon system components for military use.
Equipment Purchased by Defense Manufacturing
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Find Defense Manufacturing Companies by State
Top States
All States
Alaska
350 mfg.
Arkansas
2,800 mfg.
Colorado
4,500 mfg.
Delaware
650 mfg.
Georgia
6,500 mfg.
Hawaii
500 mfg.
Idaho
1,800 mfg.
Illinois
13,000 mfg.
Indiana
8,500 mfg.
Iowa
3,500 mfg.
Kansas
2,800 mfg.
Kentucky
4,200 mfg.
Louisiana
2,800 mfg.
Maine
1,600 mfg.
Maryland
2,800 mfg.
Massachusetts
5,800 mfg.
Michigan
11,000 mfg.
Minnesota
6,800 mfg.
Mississippi
2,200 mfg.
Montana
1,200 mfg.
Nebraska
2,100 mfg.
Nevada
1,600 mfg.
New Hampshire
1,600 mfg.
New Jersey
7,500 mfg.
New Mexico
900 mfg.
New York
12,000 mfg.
North Carolina
8,500 mfg.
North Dakota
700 mfg.
Oklahoma
3,200 mfg.
Oregon
4,800 mfg.
Rhode Island
1,300 mfg.
South Carolina
4,500 mfg.
South Dakota
900 mfg.
Tennessee
6,500 mfg.
Utah
3,200 mfg.
Vermont
900 mfg.
Washington
6,500 mfg.
West Virginia
1,100 mfg.
Wisconsin
8,500 mfg.
Wyoming
450 mfg.
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