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Showing companies in Advanced Manufacturing.

Companies

3D Systems

Additive manufacturing for aerospace and defense.

United States

Capabilities
  • Advanced manufacturing
  • aerospace components
  • Electronics
Markets served
  • Defense
  • National security
  • Space
  • Aerospace
Companies

3M Company

Aerospace materials and diversified industrial products

Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States

Capabilities
  • Space systems
  • Aerospace systems
  • Advanced manufacturing
Markets served
  • Defense
  • National security
  • Space
  • Aerospace
Companies

ABL Space Systems

ABL Space Systems is based in El Segundo, California and develops launch-vehicle technology. Its RS1 vehicle uses additively manufactured E2 engines, produced fully in-house and o…

El Segundo, California, United States

Capabilities
  • Space systems
  • Aerospace systems
  • Advanced manufacturing
Markets served
  • Defense
  • National security
  • Space
  • Aerospace
Companies

ACMT

Precision military aerospace manufacturing and repair.

United States

Capabilities
  • aerospace manufacturing
  • Advanced manufacturing
  • welding
  • Sustainment
Markets served
  • Defense
  • National security
  • Space
  • Aerospace
Companies

ACT Aerospace

Advanced composite structures for aerospace and defense programs.

Gunnison, Utah, United States

Capabilities
  • Advanced materials
  • Aerospace systems
  • Advanced manufacturing
Markets served
  • Defense
  • Aerospace
  • Space
Companies

Acutec Precision Aerospace, Inc.

Precision-machined components and subassemblies for aerospace and defense.

Meadville, Pennsylvania, United States

Capabilities
  • Aerospace components
  • Precision machining
  • Advanced manufacturing
Markets served
  • Defense
  • Aerospace
  • Space
  • Power generation
Companies

Aerosapien Technologies

Aerosapien Technologies is an AS9100D-certified aerospace engineering and precision-manufacturing company that develops eVTOL cargo aircraft and produces aerospace parts using CNC…

Ormond Beach, Florida, United States

Capabilities
  • Space systems
  • Aerospace systems
  • Mission software
  • Advanced manufacturing
Markets served
  • Defense
  • National security
  • Space
  • Aerospace
Companies

Aerospace Alloys, Inc.

Specialty metals and component manufacturing for aerospace and defense.

United States

Capabilities
  • Advanced materials
  • Aerospace components
  • Metals
  • Advanced manufacturing
Markets served
  • Defense
  • Aerospace
  • Power generation
  • Medical
Companies

Air Industries Group

Precision aerospace and defense assemblies and components for flight-critical systems.

Bay Shore, New York, United States

Capabilities
  • Aerospace components
  • Defense hardware
  • Precision machining
  • Advanced manufacturing
Markets served
  • Defense
  • Aerospace
  • Maritime
Companies

Alaska Defense

Integrated shelters, power, and environmental systems for military operations.

Las Cruces, New Mexico, United States

Capabilities
  • Defense hardware
  • Expeditionary systems
  • Advanced manufacturing
Markets served
  • Defense
  • Government
  • Critical infrastructure
Companies

American Rheinmetall Defense, Inc.

U.S. defense hub delivering combat vehicles, weapons, and mission systems.

Vienna, Virginia, United States

Capabilities
  • Defense hardware
  • Aerospace systems
  • Advanced manufacturing
Markets served
  • Defense
  • Government
  • National security
Companies

AM General LLC

Specialized military vehicles and tactical mobility platforms.

South Bend, Indiana, United States

Capabilities
  • Military vehicles
  • Defense hardware
  • Mobility
  • Advanced manufacturing
Markets served
  • Defense
  • Army
  • Government
  • Military vehicles
Companies

Anoplate Corporation

Metal finishing, plating, and anodizing for aerospace and defense components.

Syracuse, New York, United States

Capabilities
  • Advanced manufacturing
  • Materials processing
  • Aerospace components
Markets served
  • Defense
  • Aerospace
  • Electronics
  • Industrial
Companies

Aperture Optical Sciences, Inc.

Precision optical components and assemblies for defense and space systems.

Meriden, Connecticut, United States

Capabilities
  • Optics
  • Sensing & intelligence
  • Advanced manufacturing
Markets served
  • Defense
  • Aerospace
  • Space
Companies

Applied Aerospace & Defense, Inc.

Precision hardware and manufacturing for aircraft, spacecraft, launch vehicles, and missile systems.

Huntsville, Alabama, United States

Capabilities
  • Aerospace components
  • Defense manufacturing
  • Advanced manufacturing
  • C5ISR
Markets served
  • Defense
  • Space
  • Aerospace
Companies

Arc-Tronics, Inc.

Arc-Tronics provides electronic manufacturing services for industrial, medical, space, and defense industries, including printed-circuit-board, cable and harness, and electro-mech…

Elk Grove Village, Illinois, United States

Capabilities
  • Space systems
  • Advanced manufacturing
Markets served
  • Defense
  • National security
  • Space
Companies

A&R Engineering Co., Inc.

Precision machining and assembly for aerospace and defense programs.

Carson, California, United States

Capabilities
  • Aerospace components
  • Precision machining
  • Advanced manufacturing
Markets served
  • Defense
  • Aerospace
Companies

Armag Corporation

High-security modular facilities and vaults for military and government use.

Bardstown, Kentucky, United States

Capabilities
  • Defense hardware
  • Advanced manufacturing
  • Secure facilities
Markets served
  • Defense
  • Government
  • Critical infrastructure
Companies

Armtec Defense Technologies

Energetics, decoys, and propulsion products for defense systems.

Coachella, California, United States

Capabilities
  • Defense hardware
  • Propulsion
  • Advanced manufacturing
Markets served
  • Defense
  • Aerospace
  • Government
Companies

Arnold Defense & Electronics, LLC

Design and manufacture of 2.75-inch rocket launcher systems for military platforms.

United States

Capabilities
  • Defense hardware
  • Weapons systems
  • Aerospace systems
  • Advanced manufacturing
Markets served
  • Defense
  • Aerospace
  • Maritime
  • Military vehicles
Companies

Astrobotic Technology, Inc.

Lunar landers, rovers, and spacecraft systems for commercial and government missions.

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States

Capabilities
  • Space systems
  • Autonomous systems
  • Sensing & intelligence
  • Advanced manufacturing
Markets served
  • Defense
  • Space
  • Government
Companies

Astro Mechanica, Inc.

Supersonic aircraft and propulsion systems designed for national defense and long-range flight.

San Francisco, California, United States

Capabilities
  • Aerospace systems
  • Propulsion
  • Advanced manufacturing
Markets served
  • Defense
  • Aerospace
  • Logistics
Companies

ATI Inc.

Producer of technically demanding specialty materials and components for aerospace and defense, including high-performance metals and engineered products.

Dallas, Texas, United States

Capabilities
  • Space systems
  • Aerospace systems
  • Communications
  • Advanced manufacturing
Markets served
  • Defense
  • National security
  • Space
  • Aerospace
Companies

Auriga Space, Inc.

Electromagnetic launch and propulsion technology for defense and space access.

Garden Grove, California, United States

Capabilities
  • Space propulsion
  • Directed energy
  • Advanced manufacturing
  • Defense technology
Markets served
  • Defense
  • Space
  • Aerospace
Companies

AUSCO, Inc.

Valves, manifolds, and hydraulic systems for aerospace and defense platforms.

Farmingdale, New York, United States

Capabilities
  • Aerospace components
  • Hydraulic systems
  • Fluid controls
  • Advanced manufacturing
Markets served
  • Defense
  • Aerospace
  • Missiles
  • Unmanned systems
Companies

Axiom Materials, Inc.

Manufacturer of advanced composite materials, specializing in ceramic-matrix composites, prepregs, honeycomb core, film adhesives and ancillary composite products.

Santa Ana, California, United States

Capabilities
  • Advanced manufacturing
Markets served
  • Defense
  • National security
Companies

Azista USA, Inc.

Satellite design, manufacturing, and space-intelligence services.

Raleigh, North Carolina, United States

Capabilities
  • Space systems
  • Advanced manufacturing
  • Sensing & intelligence
Markets served
  • Space
  • Defense
  • Government
Companies

Beaver Aerospace & Defense, Inc.

Ball screws, gears, and actuation systems for defense, aerospace, and space platforms.

Livonia, Michigan, United States

Capabilities
  • Aerospace components
  • Defense manufacturing
  • Motion control
  • Advanced manufacturing
Markets served
  • Defense
  • Aerospace
  • Space
Companies

BeaverFit USA, Inc.

Mobile training and tactical equipment trusted by U.S. and NATO forces.

Reno, Nevada, United States

Capabilities
  • Defense hardware
  • Training and simulation
  • Advanced manufacturing
Markets served
  • Defense
  • Government
  • Public safety
Companies

Beehive Industries

Additively manufactured jet engines for uncrewed defense systems.

Centennial, Colorado, United States

Capabilities
  • Aerospace systems
  • Defense hardware
  • Advanced manufacturing
Markets served
  • Defense
  • Aerospace
  • Unmanned systems
Companies

Bright Lights USA, Inc. (BLUSA Defense Manufacturing)

Manufacturing and distribution of military spare parts and components.

Mount Laurel, New Jersey, United States

Capabilities
  • Defense manufacturing
  • Military components
  • Advanced manufacturing
  • Aerospace
Markets served
  • Defense
  • Aerospace
  • Government
  • Military platforms
Companies

Bollinger Shipyards, LLC

Designer and builder of military patrol boats, cutters, and specialized vessels.

Louisiana, United States

Capabilities
  • Maritime systems
  • Shipbuilding
  • Defense hardware
  • Advanced manufacturing
Markets served
  • Defense
  • Maritime
  • Government
Companies

Bowmar, LLC

Electronic assemblies and line-replaceable units for aerospace, defense, and naval platforms.

Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States

Capabilities
  • Electronics
  • Aerospace systems
  • Advanced manufacturing
Markets served
  • Defense
  • Aerospace
  • Maritime
Companies

Brogdon Machine, Inc.

Precision machining and manufacturing for aerospace and defense programs.

United States

Capabilities
  • Advanced manufacturing
  • Precision machining
Markets served
  • Defense
  • Aerospace
  • Government
Companies

BWX Technologies, Inc.

Nuclear technology, components, and services for national security and naval propulsion.

United States

Capabilities
  • Nuclear technology
  • Advanced manufacturing
  • Energy
Markets served
  • Defense
  • Navy
  • Government
  • Energy
Companies

Carnegie Robotics

Pittsburgh-based robotics company engineering and commercializing autonomous applications for OEMs and defense, including U.S. military robotic technology and rugged autonomy comp…

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States

Capabilities
  • Autonomous systems
  • Advanced manufacturing
Markets served
  • Defense
  • National security
  • Government
Companies

Carpenter Technology Corporation

Specialty-materials manufacturer producing advanced alloys and metal powders for mission-critical applications, including defense, engines, landing gear and precision components.

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Capabilities
  • Advanced manufacturing
Markets served
  • Defense
  • National security
Companies

Castelion Corporation

Affordable hypersonic strike systems designed for scaled production.

Torrance, California, United States

Capabilities
  • Aerospace systems
  • Defense hardware
  • Advanced manufacturing
Markets served
  • Defense
  • National security
Companies

Celestica Inc.

Electronics manufacturing and design services for aerospace and defense systems.

United States

Capabilities
  • Electronics manufacturing
  • Engineering
  • Supply chain
Markets served
  • Defense
  • Aerospace
  • Government
Companies

Chicago Precision Aero, LLC

Precision CNC machining of complex aerospace and defense components.

Elk Grove Village, Illinois, United States

Capabilities
  • Aerospace components
  • Precision machining
  • Advanced manufacturing
Markets served
  • Defense
  • Aerospace
Companies

Chromalloy Gas Turbine LLC

Aerospace aftermarket parts, repairs, and engineering for gas turbine engines.

United States

Capabilities
  • Propulsion
  • MRO
  • Advanced manufacturing
Markets served
  • Defense
  • Aerospace
  • Aviation
Companies

Circuit Design Specialties, Inc.

Electronic design, PCB assembly, and manufacturing for military programs.

Plano, Texas, United States

Capabilities
  • Electronics
  • Advanced manufacturing
  • Systems integration
Markets served
  • Defense
  • Government
  • Aerospace
Companies

Click Bond, Inc.

Adhesive-bonded fastening solutions for aerospace and defense platforms.

Carson City, Nevada, United States

Capabilities
  • Aerospace components
  • Fasteners
  • Advanced manufacturing
Markets served
  • Defense
  • Aerospace
  • Space
  • Maritime
Companies

CoorsTek, Inc.

Advanced technical-ceramics manufacturer supplying engineered ceramic components and materials for demanding industrial, aerospace and defense applications.

Golden, Colorado, United States

Capabilities
  • Space systems
  • Aerospace systems
  • Advanced manufacturing
Markets served
  • Defense
  • National security
  • Space
  • Aerospace
Companies

CP Cases Inc.

Protective equipment cases and racks for military and mission-critical systems.

Frankford, Delaware, United States

Capabilities
  • Defense hardware
  • Advanced manufacturing
  • Logistics
Markets served
  • Defense
  • Government
  • Aerospace
Companies

CPI Aerostructures, Inc.

Aircraft structures and systems for aerospace and defense programs.

Edgewood, New York, United States

Capabilities
  • Aerospace components
  • Aircraft structures
  • Advanced manufacturing
Markets served
  • Defense
  • Aerospace
Companies

Cypress Technologies

U.S. electronics manufacturing services company providing custom PCB assembly and integrated electromechanical systems; it identifies mission-critical defense electronics as a mil…

Leander, Texas, United States

Capabilities
  • Communications
  • Advanced manufacturing
Markets served
  • Defense
  • National security
Companies

DDM Systems, Inc.

Rapid precision castings for aerospace and defense sustainment.

Atlanta, Georgia, United States

Capabilities
  • Advanced manufacturing
  • Aerospace systems
  • Materials
Markets served
  • Defense
  • Aerospace
  • Energy
Companies

Defense Architecture Systems, Inc.

Rapid design, integration, and manufacturing of mission ready systems.

Fulton, Maryland, United States

Capabilities
  • Defense engineering
  • Sensors
  • Electronics manufacturing
Markets served
  • Defense
  • Space
  • Intelligence
Companies

Ducommun Incorporated

Provides engineered aerospace and defense products, differentiated electronic and structural manufacturing and assembly, and aftermarket support.

Costa Mesa, California, United States

Capabilities
  • Space systems
  • Aerospace systems
  • Advanced manufacturing
Markets served
  • Defense
  • National security
  • Space
  • Aerospace

Finding defense tech companies

Use this directory to shortlist companies by mission area, capability and market. For a scan of the full published set, see the alphabetical company list. Compare company capabilities and government awards.

What counts as defense technology?

This directory covers companies developing products for defense and national security, including dual-use technology with civilian applications. Sector tags help distinguish autonomy, software, sensing, space and other capabilities.

How should I compare companies?

Start with the capability and market tags, then review each company’s public website. Federal award activity is useful context on reported public awards, but it is not a measure of product quality, company size or private funding.

Does the directory include only startups?

No. It includes both emerging companies and established suppliers.

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