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Companies (431)

3M Aerospace Sealants

US company providing sealants and tapes for military aerospace.

United States subsidiary

3M Ceramics Defense

MMM

US company providing ceramic armor materials and ballistic protection solutions.

United States subsidiary

AAL Morocco

AAL Morocco is a tier 2 supplier based in Morocco specializing in aerostructures and wiring harnesses. Established in 2002, headquartered in Casablanca, Morocco.

Morocco tier 2 supplier

Aavid Thermal Defense

United States-based subsidiary, subsidiary of Boyd Corporation. Specializes in heat sinks, liquid cooling, thermal for defense and military applications.

United States subsidiary

Aernnova US

American subsidiary of Aernnova for aerostructures. Founded in 2016, headquartered in Wichita, KS.

United States subsidiary

Aero Vodochody

Czech aircraft manufacturer producing military trainer and light combat aircraft.

Czech Republic prime contractor

Aerostar Bacău

ARS.RO

Romanian aerospace company providing aircraft MRO and manufacturing aerostructures.

Romania company

Agnikul Cosmos

Indian space startup developing 3D-printed rocket engines and launch vehicles. Founded in 2017, headquartered in Chennai, specializes in agnibaan rocket, agnilet 3d-printed engine.

India private company

AIDC

Taiwanese aerospace company producing indigenous fighter aircraft. Founded in 1969, headquartered in Taichung, Taiwan, specializes in f-ck-1 ching-kuo, t-5 trainer.

Taiwan prime contractor

Air Industries Defense

AIRI

US company providing aerospace assemblies and landing gear.

United States company

Airboss Defense Group

Airboss Defense Group is a tier 1 supplier based in Canada specializing in cbrn suits and gloves. Established in 1989, headquartered in Bromont, Canada.

Canada tier 1 supplier

Akzo Nobel Aerospace Coatings

AKZA.AS

Dutch company providing aerospace coatings for military aircraft.

Netherlands subsidiary

AkzoNobel Aerospace

AKZA

Netherlands-based subsidiary, subsidiary of AkzoNobel. Specializes in aerospace coatings, primers, specialty for defense and military applications.

Netherlands subsidiary

Albany Engineered Composites

AIN

United States-based subsidiary, subsidiary of Albany International. Specializes in leap fan blades, composites, 3d woven for defense and military applications.

United States subsidiary

Albany Engineered Composites Defense

AIN

US company providing advanced composite structures.

United States subsidiary

Albany International

AIN

American company producing engineered composites for aerospace. Founded in 1895, headquartered in Rochester, New York, USA, specializes in 3d woven composites, fan blades.

United States tier 1 supplier

Albany International Composites

United States-based subsidiary, subsidiary of Albany International. Specializes in composites, fan blades, structures for defense and military applications.

United States subsidiary

Albany International Defense

AIN

US company providing composite materials for defense.

United States subsidiary

Alcoa Defense Forgings

US company providing aluminum and titanium forgings for aerospace defense.

United States subsidiary

Alcoa Fastening Systems

US company providing structural aerospace fasteners.

United States subsidiary

Alcoa Forged Products

HWM

United States-based subsidiary, subsidiary of Howmet Aerospace. Specializes in forgings, aluminum, nickel for defense and military applications.

United States subsidiary

Ametek Aerospace Sensors

AME

US company providing pressure sensors and transducers for defense.

United States subsidiary

Ametek Rotron Defense

United States-based subsidiary, subsidiary of AMETEK. Specializes in fans, blowers, motors for defense and military applications.

United States subsidiary

Amphenol Military

APH

US connector manufacturer providing military-grade interconnect solutions for defense electronics.

United States subsidiary

Antonov Defense

Ukraine-based subsidiary, subsidiary of Ukroboronprom, founded in 1946. Specializes in an-178, an-132, transport aircraft for defense and military applications.

Ukraine subsidiary

Apex Space

US satellite bus manufacturer for defense and commercial. Founded in 2022, headquartered in Los Angeles, California, specializes in aries satellite bus.

United States startup

Applied Composites Engineering

United States-based company, founded in 1989. Specializes in composite structures, tooling, aerospace for defense and military applications.

United States company

Applied Materials Aerospace

American company providing specialized coatings and materials. Founded in 1967, headquartered in Santa Clara, California, USA, specializes in thin film coatings, materials.

United States tier 2 supplier

Arconic Corporation

ARNC

US aluminum products company providing aerospace and defense components including aluminum sheet and plate.

United States company

Arconic Fastening Systems

US company providing aerospace fastening systems.

United States subsidiary

Argonne National Laboratory

US national laboratory with defense science programs. Founded in 1946, headquartered in Lemont, Illinois, specializes in nuclear, computing.

United States government

Arlon Electronic Materials

US manufacturer of high-performance laminates and prepregs for military electronics and aerospace.

United States company

Armortex

Armortex manufactures bulletproof and blast-resistant materials, windows, and armor systems for building and vehicle protection.

United States private company

ArmorWorks Defense

US company providing transparent armor and composite protection.

United States company

Arotech Defense

US company providing batteries and power systems for military equipment.

United States subsidiary

ASCO Industries

Belgian company producing high-lift devices and aerostructures. Founded in 1954, headquartered in Zaventem, Belgium, specializes in slats, flaps.

Belgium tier 1 supplier

Astronics

ATRO

US aerospace lighting and electronics manufacturer. Founded in 1968, headquartered in East Aurora, New York.

United States tier 2 supplier

ATI Defense

ATI

US company providing specialty metals and alloys for aerospace and defense.

United States subsidiary

ATI Defense Metals

United States-based subsidiary, subsidiary of ATI Inc. Specializes in titanium, nickel alloys, steel for defense and military applications.

United States subsidiary

Aubert & Duval

French company producing high-performance steels and superalloys for aerospace. Founded in 1907, headquartered in Paris.

France subsidiary

Aubert & Duval Defense

French company providing specialty steel and superalloys for defense.

France subsidiary

Avalon Industries

Avalon provides forgings, castings, and precision components for aerospace and defense.

United States private company

Avibank Mfg

US company providing fasteners and panel hardware.

United States company

Avio Aero

Italian aerospace company owned by GE, producing aircraft engines and components.

Italy tier 1 supplier

Avon Aerospace

Avon Aerospace provides hydraulic and pneumatic components for military aircraft.

United Kingdom private company

BAE Systems Mobility & Protection

American division producing vehicle survivability and soldier protection. Founded in 1999, headquartered in Phoenix, AZ, specializes in vehicle armor, mine protection.

United States subsidiary

Bangladesh Machine Tools Factory

State-owned industrial enterprise under the Bangladesh Armed Forces Division manufacturing machine tools, automotive components, and military engineering equipment. Supports defence logistics with precision-machined components.

Bangladesh government

Barnes Group Aerospace

Barnes Aerospace manufactures precision components for aircraft engines, airframes, and military systems.

United States subsidiary

Barrday Defense

Canadian manufacturer of advanced composites and ballistic materials for defense.

Canada company

Benchmark Aerospace

Benchmark provides precision machining and manufacturing for aerospace and defense components.

United States private company

Bharat Forge

BHARATFORG

Indian company producing artillery, defense equipment, and aerospace components.

India tier 1 supplier

Bharat Forge Aerospace

Bharat Forge Aerospace manufactures aerostructures and landing gear components. Supplies components for military and commercial aircraft programs. Part of Kalyani Group's defense diversification.

India subsidiary

Bharat Heavy Electricals Defence

NSE:BHEL

Indian company producing power equipment for defence. Founded in 1964, headquartered in New Delhi, specializes in power systems, defence equipment.

India government

Bisalloy Steel Group

ASX:BIS

Bisalloy manufactures quenched and tempered steel plate for armored vehicles and defense applications.

Australia public company

Bosch Rexroth Motion

Germany-based subsidiary, subsidiary of Bosch Rexroth. Specializes in hydraulics, motion, drives for defense and military applications.

Germany subsidiary

Bren-Tronics

US company providing military portable power.

United States company

Bren-Tronics Defense

United States-based company, founded in 1973. Specializes in bb-2590, batteries, chargers for defense and military applications.

United States company

BWXT

BWXT

BWXT is a major prime contractor based in United States specializing in naval nuclear reactors and fuel. Established in 2010, headquartered in Lynchburg, Virginia.

United States prime contractor

Capital Factory Defense

Capital Factory is an Austin-based startup accelerator and venture fund with a dedicated defense and national security practice connecting commercial startups with military end-users. Its Center for Defense Innovation partners with the Department of Defense to accelerate dual-use technology adoption.

United States company

Carlisle Interconnect Technologies

US company providing wire harnesses and connectors.

United States subsidiary

Carpenter Technology Defense

CRS

US company providing specialty alloys and metals for defense applications.

United States subsidiary

Castrol Aerospace

United Kingdom-based subsidiary, subsidiary of BP. Specializes in brayco, aero oils, fluids for defense and military applications.

United Kingdom subsidiary

Castrol Defense

UK company providing lubricants and fluids for military vehicles and aircraft.

United Kingdom subsidiary

CEiiA

Portuguese aerospace engineering and manufacturing company. Founded in 1999, headquartered in Matosinhos, Portugal, specializes in aerostructures, uavs.

Portugal tier 2 supplier

Century Spring

US company providing stock and custom springs.

United States company

Ceradyne

Ceradyne is a tier 1 supplier based in United States specializing in ceramic armor and body armor. Established in 1967, headquartered in Costa Mesa, California.

United States tier 1 supplier

Ceradyne Defense

US company providing advanced ceramics for armor and defense.

United States subsidiary

Chromalloy

US aerospace coatings and repair company providing gas turbine component repair for military engines.

United States company

Cincinnati Gearing Defense

US company providing high-performance gears for military applications.

United States company

CIRCOR Aerospace

American company producing aerospace valves and actuation. Founded in 1999, headquartered in Burlington, MA.

United States subsidiary

Circor Aerospace Defense

US company providing valves and flow control for military aerospace.

United States subsidiary

CNGC - China North Industries Group

Chinese state company producing explosives, chemicals, and defence materials. Founded in 1999, headquartered in Beijing.

China government

Coherix Defense

Coherix provides 3D vision and inspection systems for defense manufacturing quality control.

United States private company

Colossus Heavy Armour

Developer of next-generation main battle tank armor and protection. Founded in 2015, headquartered in Munich.

Germany private company

Companhia Brasileira de Metalurgia e Mineracao

Brazilian company producing niobium for aerospace applications. Founded in 1955, headquartered in Araxa, specializes in niobium alloys, aerospace materials.

Brazil private company

Composite Engineering

CEI provides composite manufacturing, tooling, and engineering for aerospace and defense.

United States private company

Condor Aeronautics

Chilean aerospace company manufacturing training aircraft and light attack planes.

Chile private company

Conflux Technology

Australian additive manufacturing company producing 3D printed heat exchangers for defense and aerospace.

Australia company

CoorsTek Defence

American company producing ceramic armor and advanced materials. Founded in 1910, headquartered in Golden, CO, specializes in ceramic armor plates, ballistic ceramics.

United States subsidiary

CoorsTek Defense

US company providing advanced ceramics for armor, missiles, and defense applications.

United States subsidiary

Corning Advanced Optics

GLW

US company providing precision optics and specialty materials for defense systems.

United States subsidiary

Corning Defense Optics

GLW

US company providing precision optics and specialty glass for defense.

United States subsidiary

Cotesa

German company producing composite aerostructures for defence and commercial aviation.

Germany private company

CPI Aero

NYSE:CVU

CPI Aero provides aerostructures, assemblies, and kits for military and commercial aircraft.

United States public company

Crestwood Aerospace

Crestwood provides component repair, manufacturing, and engineering for military aircraft.

United States private company

CTRM - Composites Technology Research Malaysia

Malaysian aerospace company producing composite aerostructures. Founded in 1990, headquartered in Malacca, specializes in a320 parts, a400m components.

Malaysia government

CTRM Aero Composites

CTRM Aero Composites is a tier 2 supplier based in Malaysia specializing in composite aerostructures. Established in 1990, headquartered in Malacca, Malaysia.

Malaysia tier 2 supplier

Cuming Microwave Defense

US company providing radar absorbing materials for military applications.

United States company

Current Technologies

Current Technologies provides power quality, energy storage, and electrical systems for defense.

United States private company

CURRUS Defense

Hungarian company providing armored vehicles.

Hungary subsidiary

Curtiss-Wright Precision Gears

CW

US company providing precision gears for military aerospace and naval.

United States subsidiary

Curtiss-Wright Surface Defense

United States-based subsidiary, subsidiary of Curtiss-Wright. Specializes in shot peening, coatings, treatment for defense and military applications.

United States subsidiary

Curtiss-Wright Surface Technologies

CW Surface Technologies provides surface treatments, coatings, and metal finishing for defense components.

United States subsidiary

Czech Aerospace Research Centre

Czech aerospace research and testing organization. Founded in 1922, headquartered in Prague, Czech Republic, specializes in aerospace r&d, testing.

Czech Republic research institution

Daher

French aerospace company producing aircraft and aerostructures. Founded in 1863, headquartered in Paris, France, specializes in tbm aircraft, aerostructures.

France tier 1 supplier

Daniels Manufacturing

Daniels provides tooling, connectors, and assembly equipment for aerospace and defense.

United States private company

Danish Aerotech

Danish aerospace company providing MRO and composite manufacturing. Founded in 2007, headquartered in Billund, specializes in aerostructures, mro services.

Denmark private company

Day & Zimmermann Munitions

Day & Zimmermann provides munitions manufacturing, loading, and demilitarization services.

United States subsidiary

DIANA

DIANA (Defence Innovation Accelerator for the North Atlantic) is NATO's innovation accelerator program that connects Allied defense organizations with startups and researchers developing dual-use technologies. It operates a network of test centres and accelerator sites across Allied nations.

United Kingdom government

DRB-HICOM Defence

Malaysia-based subsidiary, subsidiary of DRB-HICOM. Specializes in deftech, vehicles, services for defense and military applications.

Malaysia subsidiary

DSM Dyneema

Dutch company producing ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene for armor. Founded in 1963, headquartered in Heerlen, specializes in dyneema fiber, body armor.

Netherlands subsidiary

Ducommun

DCO

American aerospace structures and systems manufacturer. Founded in 1849, headquartered in Santa Ana, California, USA.

United States tier 2 supplier

Ducommun Aerospace

DCO

United States-based company, founded in 1849. Specializes in structures, electronics, engineered products for defense and military applications.

United States company

Ducommun Aerostructures

Ducommun Aerostructures is a subsidiary based in United States specializing in aerostructures and assemblies. Established in 1849, headquartered in Santa Ana, CA.

United States subsidiary

Ducommun Defense

DCO

US company providing structures, electronics, and components for defense aerospace.

United States subsidiary

Ducommun Incorporated

DCO

Supplier of engineered products and manufacturing solutions for aerospace and defence customers.

United States tier 2 supplier

Dukes Aerospace

Dukes Aerospace manufactures high-pressure sealing systems and valves for aerospace and defense applications.

United States private company

Dynamic Defense Materials

DDM provides advanced ceramics, armor materials, and protection solutions for defense.

United States private company

Dyneema

Dutch ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene fiber manufacturer providing ballistic protection materials for defense.

Netherlands subsidiary

Eagle Technologies

Eagle Technologies provides automation, manufacturing, and integration services for defense production.

United States private company

EaglePicher Defense

US company providing specialty batteries for missiles, spacecraft, and military applications.

United States subsidiary

Eaton Aerospace Fluid Conveyance

ETN

US company providing aerospace hoses and fittings.

United States subsidiary

Eclipse Controls

Eclipse provides motion control, automation, and precision positioning for defense systems.

United States private company

Electrochem Solutions

US manufacturer of lithium batteries and power sources for defense, aerospace, and medical applications.

United States subsidiary

Electrochem Solutions Defense

US company providing high-energy batteries for military applications.

United States subsidiary

Electronic Systems Design

ESD provides electronic design, PCB manufacturing, and assembly for defense applications.

United States private company

Element Defense Testing

UK company providing testing and certification for defense systems.

United Kingdom subsidiary

Elma Electronic

Swiss-American company producing electronic enclosures for defence. Founded in 1960, headquartered in Fremont, CA, specializes in vme chassis, backplanes.

United States subsidiary

Emerson & Cuming Defense

US company providing specialty materials for radar and stealth.

United States subsidiary

Emirates Precision Industries

UAE ammunition and ordnance manufacturer producing small, medium, and large caliber ammunition, pyrotechnics, and explosive devices for military customers.

United Arab Emirates company

Empire Precision Aerospace

Empire provides precision machining and manufacturing for aerospace and defense components.

United States private company

Empordef

Portugal-based state-owned, founded in 1980. Specializes in defense products, shipbuilding, ammunition for defense and military applications.

Portugal government

Empordef Defense

Portugal-based state-owned, founded in 1980. Specializes in defense systems, maintenance, integration for defense and military applications.

Portugal government

ENAER

Chilean aerospace company producing aircraft and providing MRO services. Founded in 1984, headquartered in Santiago, Chile, specializes in t-35 pillán, a-36 halcón.

Chile government

Encore Aerospace Defense

Encore provides aircraft interiors, composite structures, and engineering for military aircraft.

United States private company

EnerSys Defense

ENS

US industrial battery company providing military batteries and power solutions for vehicles, submarines, and equipment.

United States subsidiary

Epsilon Aerospace

Greek aerospace company manufacturing aircraft components and MRO services for military aircraft.

Greece private company

Essex Industries

US company providing aerospace and life support components.

United States company

Ethiopian Defense Industries

Ethiopia-based state-owned. Specializes in small arms, ammunition, vehicles for defense and military applications.

Ethiopia government

Evertiq Defense Electronics

Evertiq provides contract manufacturing and electronic assembly for defense applications.

Sweden private company

Exlar Defense

US subsidiary of Curtiss-Wright in Chanhassen, Minnesota. Manufactures precision electric actuators and linear motion systems for military aircraft, vehicles, and weapons platforms.

United States subsidiary

ExxonMobil Defense Fuels

ExxonMobil provides military aviation fuel, lubricants, and petroleum products for defense.

United States subsidiary

Ezulwini Defence Industrial

Eswatini government-owned defense company manufacturing military equipment, uniforms, and defense supplies for the Eswatini Defence Force and regional customers.

Eswatini government

FACC

VIE:FACC

Austrian aerospace company producing lightweight aerostructures and interiors. Founded in 1989, headquartered in Ried im Innkreis.

Austria public company

FACC Defense

FACC

Austria-based subsidiary, subsidiary of FACC AG. Specializes in aerostructures, winglets, nacelles for defense and military applications.

Austria subsidiary

FAdeA

Argentine military aircraft manufacturer and MRO provider. Founded in 1927, headquartered in Córdoba, Argentina, specializes in ia-63 pampa, kc-390 components.

Argentina government

Falken Industries Defense

Falken provides tactical gear, equipment manufacturing, and defense products. Founded in 2011, headquartered in Layton, Utah.

United States private company

Faustson Tool Defense

Faustson provides precision tooling, fixtures, and manufacturing for aerospace and defense.

United States private company

Ferra Engineering

Australian company producing aerospace and defence components. Founded in 1965, headquartered in Melbourne, specializes in aerostructures, precision components.

Australia private company

Ferra Engineering Defense

Ferra provides precision manufacturing and machining for aerospace and defense components.

Australia private company

Fette Compacting

German company producing tablet presses including for pharmaceutical and munitions.

Germany subsidiary

Fichou

French company producing precision optical components for defence. Founded in 1972, headquartered in Vendome.

France private company

Figeac Aero

French aerospace structures and components manufacturer. Founded in 1989, headquartered in Figeac, France, specializes in structural parts, engine parts.

France tier 2 supplier

First Quality Defense

First Quality provides nonwoven materials and personal care products for military healthcare.

United States private company

Firth Rixson Defense

United Kingdom-based subsidiary, subsidiary of Howmet Aerospace. Specializes in rings, forgings, aerospace for defense and military applications.

United Kingdom subsidiary

Florida Aerospace Industries

Florida Aerospace provides aircraft manufacturing, modifications, and MRO services.

United States private company

Flow Control Group Defense

Flow Control provides valves, actuators, and flow management for military systems.

United States private company

Focus Group Testing Defense

Focus Group provides market research, testing, and analysis services for defense contractors.

United States private company

Fokker

Dutch aerospace company producing aerostructures and MRO services. Founded in 1912, headquartered in Papendrecht, specializes in landing gear, aerostructures.

Netherlands subsidiary

Fokker Technologies

Dutch aerospace company, now part of GKN Aerospace. Founded in 1912, headquartered in Papendrecht, Netherlands, specializes in aerostructures, wiring.

Netherlands tier 1 supplier

Fonon DSS Defense

Fonon provides laser marking, engraving, and material processing for defense manufacturing.

United States private company

Forge Industrielle Defense

Forge Industrielle provides metal forgings and precision components for defense applications.

France private company

Founders Fund

Founders Fund is a San Francisco-based venture capital firm co-founded by Peter Thiel that has made significant investments in defense and national security technology companies. The firm was an early investor in Palantir Technologies and SpaceX, and continues to back defense-focused startups.

United States company

Frame Technology Defense

Frame Technology provides structural engineering and manufacturing for defense platforms.

United States private company

Franklin Electric Defense

NASDAQ:FELE

Franklin Electric provides pumps, motors, and water systems for military installations.

United States public company

Freudenberg Sealing Defense

German company providing sealing solutions for military vehicles and aircraft.

United States subsidiary

Freudenberg Sealing Technologies Aerospace

German company providing aerospace seals and gaskets.

Germany subsidiary

Frontier Electronic Systems

Frontier provides electronic manufacturing, PCB assembly, and defense electronics production.

United States private company

Fulton Industries Defense

Fulton provides manufacturing, machining, and precision components for defense applications.

United States private company

Gaffney-Kroese Defense

Gaffney-Kroese provides metal stampings, machining, and components for defense applications.

United States private company

Gage Products Defense

Gage Products provides specialty chemicals, solvents, and materials for defense manufacturing.

United States private company

General Air Defense

General Air provides compressed gas, specialty gases, and equipment for defense manufacturing.

United States private company

General Metal Finishing Defense

GMF provides plating, coating, and metal finishing for aerospace and defense components.

United States private company

General Plastics Defense

General Plastics provides foam products, composite cores, and materials for aerospace defense.

United States private company

General Sheet Metal Works

GSM provides precision sheet metal fabrication and manufacturing for defense applications.

United States private company

General Tool Company Defense

General Tool provides precision machining, tooling, and aerospace components for defense.

United States private company

GKN Aerospace

British multinational tier-1 aerospace supplier producing aerostructures and engine components.

United Kingdom tier 1 supplier

GKN Aerospace Defense

UK company providing aerostructures, engine systems, and advanced composites.

United Kingdom subsidiary

GKN Aerospace Fokker

Netherlands-based subsidiary, subsidiary of GKN Aerospace. Specializes in structures, wiring, thermoplastics for defense and military applications.

Netherlands subsidiary

GKN Aerospace Sweden

Swedish company producing aeroengine components and nacelles. Founded in 1930, headquartered in Trollhättan, Sweden.

Sweden tier 1 supplier

GKN Aerospace Transparencies

US company providing military aircraft canopies.

United States subsidiary

GKN Aerospace UK

British aerospace structures manufacturer for wings and nacelles. Founded in 1759, headquartered in Bristol, United Kingdom.

United Kingdom tier 1 supplier

GKN Aerospace USA

American subsidiary of GKN Aerospace for structures. Founded in 1952, headquartered in St. Louis, MO, specializes in aerostructures, engine components.

United States subsidiary

Gore Defense

US materials company providing GORE-TEX and protective fabrics for military gear.

United States subsidiary

Graphene Manufacturing Group

GMG

Graphene Manufacturing Group is a startup based in Australia specializing in graphene batteries and materials. Established in 2016, headquartered in Brisbane, Australia.

Australia startup

Greene Tweed Aerospace

US company providing aerospace seals and engineered components.

United States subsidiary

Greene Tweed Defense

US company providing high-performance seals for defense.

United States company

GS Yuasa Defense

GS Yuasa manufactures lithium-ion and lead-acid batteries for military vehicles, submarines, and aerospace applications. The company supplies power systems to the Japan Self-Defense Forces and international defense customers.

Japan subsidiary

Hadrian

US startup automating precision manufacturing for aerospace and defense. Founded in 2020, headquartered in Torrance, California, specializes in automated precision parts.

United States startup

Hadrian Automation

US company providing automated manufacturing for defense.

United States startup

Hadrian Manufacturing

American company automating precision manufacturing for defence. Founded in 2020, headquartered in Torrance, CA, specializes in automated machining, aerospace parts.

United States private company

Hardwire LLC

Hardwire LLC develops armor protection systems for vehicles, buildings, and personnel using advanced composite materials.

United States private company

Haynes International Defense

HAYN

US company providing high-temperature alloys for aerospace and defense.

United States subsidiary

Heatcon Composite Defense

US company providing composite repair systems for military aircraft.

United States company

Heico

HEI

Heico is a tier 1 supplier based in United States specializing in pma parts and electronics. Established in 1957, headquartered in Hollywood, Florida.

United States tier 1 supplier

Henkel Aerospace Defense

German company providing adhesives and sealants for military aerospace.

United States subsidiary

Hentzen Coatings

US company providing military and aerospace coatings.

United States company

Heroux-Devtek

HRX

Canadian company producing landing gear and aerostructures. Founded in 1942, headquartered in Longueuil, Canada.

Canada tier 1 supplier

Heroux-Devtek Aerostructure

Canada-based subsidiary, subsidiary of Héroux-Devtek. Specializes in structures, components, machining for defense and military applications.

Canada subsidiary

Heroux-Devtek Defense

HRX

Canada-based company, founded in 1942. Specializes in landing gear, actuation, structures for defense and military applications.

Canada company

Hexcel Corporation

HXL

American company producing advanced composites for aerospace. Founded in 1948, headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut, USA, specializes in carbon fiber, prepregs.

United States tier 1 supplier

Hexcel Defense

HXL

US company providing carbon fiber and composites for military aerospace.

United States subsidiary

Hexcel Defense Composites

United States-based subsidiary, subsidiary of Hexcel Corporation. Specializes in carbon fiber, prepreg, honeycomb for defense and military applications.

United States subsidiary

Hi-Shear Corporation

US company providing aerospace structural fasteners.

United States subsidiary

Hitchiner Defense

US company providing investment castings for military aerospace.

United States subsidiary

HM Zrínyi Nonprofit Kft

Hungary-based state-owned. Specializes in integration, manufacturing, support for defense and military applications.

Hungary government

Honeywell Safety Products

Honeywell Safety Products provides personal protective equipment including respiratory protection and body armor materials.

United States subsidiary

Howmet Aerospace

HWM

American manufacturer of advanced engineered products for aerospace and defence.

United States tier 1 supplier

Howmet Aerospace Fasteners

HWM

US company providing fastening systems and structural components for military aircraft.

United States subsidiary

Hutchinson Aerospace Defense

French company providing self-sealing fuel tanks and vibration control.

France subsidiary

IBD Deisenroth Engineering

German company producing advanced armor solutions and composite protection. Founded in 1980, headquartered in Lohmar, specializes in amap armor, advanced protection.

Germany private company

IHI Corporation

7013

Japanese heavy industries company producing jet engines, rocket components, and defence systems.

Japan tier 1 supplier

II-VI Aerospace & Defense

US provider of advanced materials and optoelectronic components for defense including infrared optics, laser systems, and EO/IR sensors.

United States subsidiary

IMP Aerospace

IMP Aerospace is a tier 1 supplier based in Canada specializing in aircraft mro and modifications. Established in 1967, headquartered in Halifax, Canada.

Canada tier 1 supplier

Innoson Vehicles Defense

Nigeria's first indigenous automobile manufacturer expanded into defense with armored personnel carriers and military logistics vehicles. Produces mine-resistant vehicles and troop transports from its Nnewi factory.

Nigeria company

Inventus Power Defense

US company providing military battery systems.

United States subsidiary

IPG Photonics Defense

IPGP

US company providing high-power fiber lasers for directed energy and industrial defense.

United States subsidiary

ISP Optics

United States-based subsidiary, subsidiary of LightPath Technologies. Specializes in ir materials, znse, zns for defense and military applications.

United States subsidiary

ITP Aero

Spanish company producing jet engine components and systems. Founded in 1989, headquartered in Zamudio, Spain, specializes in low-pressure turbines, structures.

Spain tier 1 supplier

ITT Aerospace Controls

American company producing aerospace actuators and valves. Founded in 1920, headquartered in Stamford, CT.

United States subsidiary

Jabil Healthcare Defense

Jabil Healthcare provides medical devices and healthcare solutions for military medical applications.

United States subsidiary

Janicki Industries Defense

US company providing composite tooling and structures.

United States company

Jordan Light Vehicle Company

Jordanian defense manufacturer producing light tactical and armored vehicles as a subsidiary of KADDB. Manufactures the Al-Jawad 4x4 and Al-Mared 8x8 for the Jordanian Armed Forces and export.

Jordan company

Jupiter Aerospace Industries

Manufacturer of satellite components and space-based defence systems. Founded in 2015, headquartered in Denver, CO.

United States private company

Kaiser Defence Industries

German manufacturer of military vehicles and ground systems. Founded in 1996, headquartered in Dusseldorf, specializes in military trucks, tactical vehicles.

Germany private company

Kaman Aerospace

KAMN

American aerospace company producing structures and unmanned systems. Founded in 1945, headquartered in Bloomfield, Connecticut, USA, specializes in k-max, aerostructures.

United States tier 1 supplier

Kaman Aerospace Corporation

American company producing aerospace structures and components. Founded in 1945, headquartered in Bloomfield, CT, specializes in aerostructures, bearings.

United States subsidiary

Kaman Precision Products Defense

KAMN

US company providing precision instruments and sensors.

United States subsidiary

Kanpur Plastipack

NSE:KPIL

Indian company producing ballistic protection materials. Founded in 1982, headquartered in Kanpur, specializes in ballistic fabrics, vehicle protection.

India public company

Kansas City National Security Campus

US nuclear weapons non-nuclear components facility. Founded in 1949, headquartered in Kansas City, Missouri.

United States government

Kantanka Defence

Military division of Ghana's Kantanka Group producing indigenous armored vehicles, UAVs, and military utility vehicles. Developing prototype APCs and surveillance drones for the Ghanaian military.

Ghana company

Kawasaki Aerospace America

American subsidiary of Kawasaki for aerospace programs. Founded in 1988, headquartered in Irvine, CA, specializes in aircraft components, helicopters.

United States subsidiary

Kenya Ordnance Factories

Kenya-based state-owned, founded in 1997. Specializes in ammunition, weapons, maintenance for defense and military applications.

Kenya government

Kilowatt Power Systems

Developer of military power generation and energy storage systems. Founded in 2012, headquartered in Raleigh, NC, specializes in generators, batteries.

United States private company

Kitron Defence

OSE:KIT

Norwegian EMS company producing electronics for defence. Founded in 1960, headquartered in Billingstad, specializes in electronics manufacturing, defence systems.

Norway public company

Kulite Defense

US company providing pressure sensors for extreme environments.

United States company

Kyntronics Defense

US company providing electro-hydraulic actuators for defense.

United States company

Lake City Army Ammunition Plant

US government-owned ammunition production facility. Founded in 1941, headquartered in Independence, Missouri, specializes in 5.56mm, 7.62mm.

United States government

Lancer Aerospace Technologies

Developer of advanced aircraft structures using composite materials. Founded in 2004, headquartered in Wichita, KS, specializes in composite wings, fuselage sections.

United States private company

Latecoere

French company producing aerostructures, wiring, and doors. Founded in 1917, headquartered in Toulouse, France.

France tier 1 supplier

Lee Company Aerospace

United States-based subsidiary, subsidiary of Lee Company. Specializes in micro valves, hydraulics, fluid for defense and military applications.

United States subsidiary

Lee Spring Aerospace

US company providing aerospace and defense springs.

United States subsidiary

Lee Spring Defense

United States-based company, founded in 1918. Specializes in springs, custom springs, stock springs for defense and military applications.

United States company

Liebherr Aerospace Defense

German company providing landing gear and actuation for defense.

Germany subsidiary

Liebherr-Aerospace Landing Gear

German company providing landing gear systems and flight controls for military aircraft.

Germany subsidiary

Lima Aerospace Manufacturing

Precision aerospace manufacturer producing components for military and space programs.

United States private company

Lisi Aerospace

French aerospace fasteners and structural components manufacturer. Founded in 1777, headquartered in Paris, France.

France tier 2 supplier

Lisi Aerospace Defense

FII.PA

French company providing aerospace fasteners and structural components for defense.

France subsidiary

LMI Aerospace

American company producing aerospace structures and kits. Founded in 1948, headquartered in St. Charles, MO, specializes in aerostructures, assemblies.

United States subsidiary

LORD Aerospace Defense

US company providing vibration control and isolation for military.

United States subsidiary

Luminator Aerospace Defense

US company providing military aircraft lighting.

United States subsidiary

Madico Defense

US company providing safety and security film for military.

United States company

Magellan Aerospace

MAL

Canadian aerospace company producing aerostructures and propulsion components. Founded in 1996, headquartered in Mississauga, Canada, specializes in aeroengine components, structures.

Canada tier 1 supplier

Magellan Aerospace Defense

Canadian company providing aerospace components.

Canada subsidiary

Mankiewicz Aerospace

Germany-based company, founded in 1895. Specializes in interior coatings, exterior, aerospace for defense and military applications.

Germany company

Mapaero

France-based company, founded in 1970. Specializes in primers, topcoats, aerospace for defense and military applications.

France company

Markforged

NYSE:MKFG

Markforged develops industrial 3D printers for metal and composite parts used in defense and aerospace.

United States public company

Marotta Controls Power

US company providing power conversion for military aerospace.

United States subsidiary

Mast Technologies Defense

US company providing radar absorbing materials.

United States subsidiary

Materion Corporation

MTRN

Materion Corporation is a tier 1 supplier based in United States specializing in beryllium and advanced alloys. Established in 1931, headquartered in Mayfield Heights, Ohio.

United States tier 1 supplier

Materion Defense

MTRN

US company providing beryllium and specialty alloys for defense.

United States subsidiary

Mecachrome

French company producing precision aerospace and defence components. Founded in 1937, headquartered in Amboise, specializes in engine components, aerostructures.

France private company

Meggitt

British aerospace components manufacturer now owned by Parker Hannifin, specialising in braking and thermal systems.

United Kingdom tier 1 supplier

Meggitt Defense

UK aerospace company providing sensing, thermal, and polymers for military aircraft and missiles.

United Kingdom subsidiary

Meggitt Polymers

British company producing seals and thermal protection. Founded in 1947, headquartered in Coventry, United Kingdom.

United Kingdom tier 2 supplier

Mersen Aerospace

French company providing aerospace electrical components.

France subsidiary

Metal Improvement Company Defense

US company providing surface enhancement for military components.

United States subsidiary

Metalcraft of Mayville

US precision metal fabricator providing components for military vehicles, aerospace structures, and defense systems.

United States company

Military Factory 200

Egyptian state-owned military factory in Helwan responsible for the licensed production and maintenance of M1A1 Abrams main battle tanks and other armored vehicles for the Egyptian Armed Forces.

Egypt government

Miltec UV International

United States-based company, founded in 1987. Specializes in uv curing, coatings, systems for defense and military applications.

United States company

MKU Limited

Indian company producing body armor and ballistic protection. Founded in 1985, headquartered in Kanpur.

India private company

MOOG

MOG.A

US precision motion control components for aerospace and defense. Founded in 1951, headquartered in East Aurora, New York, specializes in flight controls, actuation.

United States tier 1 supplier

Moog Aerospace Components

US company providing precision actuation components.

United States subsidiary

Moog Defense

MOG.A

US motion control company providing actuation and control systems for military aircraft and missiles.

United States subsidiary

Moog Flo-Tork Defense

US company providing hydraulic actuators and valves for military.

United States subsidiary

Moog Medical Devices Defense

US company providing precision machining for defense components.

United States subsidiary

Moog Motion Defense

MOG.A

US company providing motion control and actuation for defense systems.

United States subsidiary

Moog Precision Machining

US company providing precision machined components for defense and aerospace.

United States subsidiary

Moonshot Defense

Moonshot Defense is a defense-focused venture capital firm investing in early-stage companies building breakthrough technologies for national security applications. The firm specializes in dual-use deep tech startups across autonomy, space, and advanced computing.

United States company

Morgan Advanced Materials

LSE:MGAM

Morgan Advanced Materials produces ceramic armor, thermal management materials, and engineered components for defense applications.

United Kingdom public company

Morgan Advanced Materials Defence

British company producing ceramic armor and ballistic protection. Founded in 1856, headquartered in Stourport.

United Kingdom subsidiary

Morgan Advanced Materials Defense

MGAM.L

UK company providing advanced ceramics for defense armor and components.

United Kingdom subsidiary

Morris Group Defense

US precision machining company providing components for missiles and aerospace.

United States subsidiary

MT-Propeller Defense

German company providing composite propellers for military aircraft.

Germany company

MTAR Technologies

NSE:MTARTECH

Indian company producing precision components for defence. Founded in 1970, headquartered in Hyderabad.

India public company

MW Industries Aerospace

US company providing aerospace springs and precision parts.

United States subsidiary

MW Industries Defense

US company providing precision springs and components for defense.

United States subsidiary

NATO Innovation Fund

The NATO Innovation Fund is a multi-sovereign venture capital fund established by NATO Allies to invest in startups developing dual-use emerging technologies critical to Allied security. It is the world's first multi-sovereign venture capital fund, with one billion euros in committed capital.

Netherlands company

Newport Corporation Defence

American company producing precision motion and optics. Founded in 1969, headquartered in Irvine, CA, specializes in precision stages, optics mounts.

United States subsidiary

NORMA Group Defence

Norwegian company producing composite structures for aerospace. Founded in 1996, headquartered in Horten.

Norway private company

Northrop Grumman Fighter Systems

US company providing fighter aircraft components.

United States subsidiary

NP Aerospace

UK-based specialist in composite armor and vehicle protection systems for military applications. Provides ballistic protection, vehicle upgrade programs, and through-life support for armored fleets.

United Kingdom company

Nyco Lubricants

French company providing aerospace lubricants.

France company

Nye Lubricants Defense

US company providing specialty lubricants for military aerospace.

United States company

OGMA

Portuguese aerospace maintenance and manufacturing company. Founded in 1918, headquartered in Alverca, Portugal, specializes in aircraft mro, aerostructures.

Portugal tier 1 supplier

OGMA - Industria Aeronautica

Portuguese aerospace company providing MRO and manufacturing.

Portugal company

OGMA - Indústria Aeronáutica

Portugal-based subsidiary, subsidiary of Embraer, founded in 1918. Specializes in mro, aerostructures, modifications for defense and military applications.

Portugal subsidiary

OGMA Aerospace

Portugal-based subsidiary, subsidiary of Embraer, founded in 1918. Specializes in mro, aerostructures, c-130 for defense and military applications.

Portugal subsidiary

Onyx Special Materials

Developer of advanced materials for armor and protection systems. Founded in 2011, headquartered in Newark, DE, specializes in ceramic armor, advanced composites.

United States private company

Optics Balzers Defense

Liechtenstein company providing optical coatings for military optics.

Liechtenstein subsidiary

Optima Aero

Canadian aerospace MRO and component repair company specializing in landing gear, hydraulics, and precision machining for military aircraft.

Canada company

Oxis Energy

UK lithium-sulfur battery company developing ultra-light batteries for defense aviation and unmanned systems.

United Kingdom company

Pacific Scientific Energetic Materials

US company providing energetic devices for aerospace and defense applications.

United States subsidiary

Pall Aerospace

DHR

United States-based subsidiary, subsidiary of Danaher. Specializes in fuel filters, hydraulic filters, air for defense and military applications.

United States subsidiary

Pall Aerospace Defense

US company providing filtration and separation for defense aerospace.

United States subsidiary

Pantex Plant

US nuclear weapons assembly and disassembly facility. Founded in 1942, headquartered in Amarillo, Texas.

United States government

Paradigm Precision

Paradigm Precision manufactures precision components for aircraft engines and industrial gas turbines.

United States private company

Parker Aerospace Fluid Systems

US company providing aerospace fluid fittings and tubing.

United States subsidiary

Parker Hannifin Aerospace

American company providing hydraulic and fuel systems for aerospace. Founded in 1917, headquartered in Irvine, California, USA, specializes in hydraulic systems, fuel systems.

United States tier 1 supplier

Parker Hannifin Seal Group

US company providing aerospace seals and elastomers.

United States subsidiary

Parker Hannifin Seals

United States-based subsidiary, subsidiary of Parker Hannifin. Specializes in seals, o-rings, emi shielding for defense and military applications.

United States subsidiary

PCC Aerostructures

United States-based subsidiary, subsidiary of Precision Castparts. Specializes in castings, forgings, fasteners for defense and military applications.

United States subsidiary

PCC Fasteners

United States-based subsidiary, subsidiary of Precision Castparts. Specializes in aerospace fasteners, titanium fasteners, specialty for defense and military applications.

United States subsidiary

Penman Engineering

UK-based defense manufacturer specializing in military shelters, container systems, and deployable infrastructure for NATO armed forces. Produces expandable shelters, field hospitals, and mobile command posts.

United Kingdom company

PhaseZero

US advanced materials company developing metamaterials and RF components for radar and communications.

United States company

Physical Optics Corporation

POC develops photonics, electro-optics, and advanced materials for defense applications.

United States subsidiary

Physical Sciences Inc

Physical Sciences Inc develops advanced sensors, propulsion systems, and materials for defense, space, and commercial applications.

United States private company

PPG Aerospace

PPG

US company providing aerospace coatings and sealants.

United States subsidiary

PPG Aerospace Coatings

United States-based subsidiary, subsidiary of PPG Industries. Specializes in paint, coatings, sealants for defense and military applications.

United States subsidiary

PPG Aerospace Defense Glass

PPG

US company providing aircraft transparencies and coatings for defense.

United States subsidiary

Pratt & Whitney Finishing

US company providing aerospace finishing services.

United States subsidiary

Praxair Surface Technologies

United States-based subsidiary, subsidiary of Linde. Specializes in thermal spray, coatings, surface treatment for defense and military applications.

United States subsidiary

Praxair Surface Technologies Defense

United States-based subsidiary, subsidiary of Linde. Specializes in thermal spray, coatings, repair for defense and military applications.

United States subsidiary

Precision Castparts

American company producing aerospace castings and forgings. Founded in 1953, headquartered in Portland, Oregon, USA.

United States tier 1 supplier

Precision Castparts Fasteners

US company providing aerospace fasteners and structural components.

United States subsidiary

Premium Aerotec

Premium Aerotec is a tier 1 supplier based in Germany specializing in fuselage sections and structural components. Established in 2009, headquartered in Augsburg, Germany.

Germany tier 1 supplier

Proforce Limited

Nigerian defense company specializing in armored vehicles, ballistic protection systems, and MRAP vehicles. One of Africa's leading indigenous armored vehicle manufacturers, exporting to several African nations.

Nigeria company

Protonex Defense

United States-based subsidiary, subsidiary of Ballard Power Systems. Specializes in spm, fuel cells, portable power for defense and military applications.

United States subsidiary

PTR-Precision Technologies

United States-based company. Specializes in eb welding, machining, manufacturing for defense and military applications.

United States company

Quallion Defense

United States-based company, founded in 1998. Specializes in li-ion, medical, defense for defense and military applications.

United States company

Quebec Aerospace Industries

Canadian aerospace manufacturer specializing in aircraft structures and composites.

Canada private company

Quickstep Defence

Australia-based subsidiary, subsidiary of Quickstep Holdings. Specializes in composites, f-35 parts, aerospace for defense and military applications.

Australia subsidiary

Quickstep Holdings

QHL

Australian advanced composites manufacturer for aerospace and defense. Founded in 2001, headquartered in Sydney, Australia, specializes in f-35 components, composite structures.

Australia tier 2 supplier

RBC Bearings Aerospace

RBC

US company providing precision bearings for military aircraft and missiles.

United States subsidiary

Redwire Defense

RDW

US space infrastructure company providing defense solutions.

United States subsidiary

Redwire Space

RDW

Redwire Space is a sme based in United States specializing in solar arrays and sensors. Established in 2020, headquartered in Jacksonville, Florida.

United States sme

Rogers Corporation

ROG

US materials company providing high-frequency laminates and elastomers for defense electronics and EV applications.

United States company

Romaero

Romaero provides aircraft manufacturing, MRO services, and aerostructures for military and commercial aircraft.

Romania government

Romaero Defense

Romanian aerospace company providing MRO and manufacturing.

Romania government

Royco Defense Lubricants

US company providing military specification lubricants.

United States subsidiary

Sabca

Belgian aerospace company producing aerostructures and unmanned systems. Founded in 1920, headquartered in Brussels, specializes in f-35 components, drones.

Belgium subsidiary

Sabre Precision Engineering

UK precision manufacturer of weapons components and ordnance parts. Founded in 1993, headquartered in Sheffield, specializes in weapon parts, ordnance components.

United Kingdom private company

Safran

SAF

French multinational aerospace and defence company. Major producer of aircraft engines, landing gear, and defence electronics.

France prime contractor

Safran Ceramics

Safran Ceramics is a tier 1 supplier based in France specializing in cmc components and thermal protection. Established in 2001, headquartered in Le Haillan, France.

France tier 1 supplier

Safran Landing Systems

France-based subsidiary, subsidiary of Safran. Specializes in landing gear, brakes, wheels for defense and military applications.

France subsidiary

Safran Landing Systems Hydraulics

French company providing hydraulic systems for landing gear and brakes.

France subsidiary

Saft Defense

French battery manufacturer providing military batteries for aerospace, naval, and ground systems.

France subsidiary

Saft Defense Batteries

France-based subsidiary, subsidiary of TotalEnergies, founded in 1918. Specializes in lithium-ion, nickel, primary for defense and military applications.

France subsidiary

Saft Groupe

French battery manufacturer providing advanced batteries for military, aerospace, and defense applications including submarines and aircraft.

France subsidiary

Saint-Gobain Aerospace Seals

French company providing high-performance aerospace seals.

United States subsidiary

Saint-Gobain Ceramics Defense

French company providing ceramic armor and high-performance materials for defense.

United States subsidiary

SAMI Composites

Saudi company producing aerospace composite structures. Founded in 2018, headquartered in Riyadh, specializes in composite aerostructures, manufacturing.

Saudi Arabia subsidiary

Sanmina Defense

SANM

United States-based subsidiary, subsidiary of Sanmina Corporation. Specializes in ems, pcbs, defense for defense and military applications.

United States subsidiary

Savannah River Site

US nuclear materials and tritium production facility. Founded in 1950, headquartered in Aiken, South Carolina.

United States government

Schott Defense

German company providing specialty glass and ceramics for military optics and armor.

Germany subsidiary

SEKISUI Aerospace

US manufacturer of composite structures and assemblies for military and commercial aerospace, including helicopter rotor blades.

United States company

Sener Aeroespacial

Spanish engineering company providing aerospace systems. Founded in 1956, headquartered in Tres Cantos, Spain, specializes in flight controls, space systems.

Spain tier 1 supplier

SENER Aerospace

Spanish engineering company for aerospace and defence systems. Founded in 1956, headquartered in Madrid, Spain, specializes in satellite mechanisms, aerostructures.

Spain tier 1 supplier

Senior Aerospace

British aerospace company producing fluid conveyance and structures. Founded in 1933, headquartered in Rickmansworth, United Kingdom, specializes in ducting, fuel systems.

United Kingdom tier 2 supplier

Senior Aerospace Thermal

SNR.L

UK company providing heat management systems for military aerospace.

United Kingdom subsidiary

Senior plc

SNR

British aerospace and defence components manufacturer. Founded in 1933, headquartered in Rickmansworth, United Kingdom, specializes in ducting, structures.

United Kingdom tier 2 supplier

Sensata Technologies Defense

ST

US sensor manufacturer providing mission-critical sensors for military aerospace and vehicles.

United States subsidiary

Sherwin-Williams Aerospace

SHW

US company providing coatings for military aircraft.

United States subsidiary

ShinMaywa Defence

Japanese company producing amphibious aircraft and components. Founded in 1949, headquartered in Hyogo, specializes in us-2 amphibian, aircraft components.

Japan subsidiary

ShinMaywa Industries

Japanese manufacturer of amphibious aircraft and special-purpose vehicles. Founded in 1949, headquartered in Takarazuka, Japan, specializes in us-2 amphibian, special vehicles.

Japan tier 1 supplier

SIFCO Industries

American manufacturer of aerospace and defence forgings, selective electroplating solutions, and turbine component repairs. SIFCO produces complex titanium and nickel alloy forgings for military aircraft structural components, turbine blades, and rotorcraft drive systems.

United States public company

Sintavia

US additive manufacturing company producing metal 3D printed components for defense aerospace and propulsion.

United States company

SKF Aerospace Defense

SKF-B.ST

Swedish company providing bearings and seals for military aerospace.

Sweden subsidiary

Slip 2000 Defense

US company providing weapon lubricants and cleaning products.

United States company

Snecma

French aircraft engine manufacturer part of Safran. Founded in 1945, headquartered in Courcouronnes, France, specializes in m88, m53.

France prime contractor

Socomore

French company providing aerospace surface treatments.

France company

Solid Power

SLDP

US solid-state battery company developing next-generation batteries for defense electric vehicles and equipment.

United States company

Solvay Aerospace

SOLB

Belgian company producing specialty polymers and composites. Founded in 1863, headquartered in Brussels, Belgium.

Belgium tier 1 supplier

Solvay Aerospace Materials

Solvay Aerospace Materials produces composite materials, adhesives, and specialty polymers for aerospace and defense.

Belgium subsidiary

Solvay Composite Materials Defense

Belgian company providing aerospace composites.

United States subsidiary

SourceAmerica

SourceAmerica provides manufacturing, services, and supplies for defense through AbilityOne program.

United States private company

Specialty Materials Inc

US manufacturer of boron fiber and specialty composite materials for aerospace and defense structures.

United States company

Spirit AeroSystems

SPR

American manufacturer of aerostructures for military and commercial aircraft. Founded in 2005, headquartered in Wichita, Kansas, USA, specializes in fuselages, wing components.

United States tier 1 supplier

Spirit AeroSystems Belfast

Northern Ireland aerostructures facility producing wings and fuselages. Founded in 1989, headquartered in Belfast, United Kingdom, specializes in a220 wings, a320 fuselages.

United Kingdom tier 1 supplier

Spirit AeroSystems Defense

SPR

US company providing aerostructures and composites for military aircraft programs.

United States subsidiary

Spirit AeroSystems Weapons

United States-based subsidiary, subsidiary of Spirit AeroSystems. Specializes in weapon bays, doors, structures for defense and military applications.

United States subsidiary

SPS Technologies Defense

US company providing aerospace fasteners and components for military applications.

United States subsidiary

ST Engineering Aerospace

ST Engineering Aerospace provides MRO services, aircraft modifications, and aerospace manufacturing for commercial and military customers.

Singapore subsidiary

Stanley Engineered Fastening Defense

SWK

US company providing aerospace fasteners for defense.

United States subsidiary

Stelia Aerospace

Stelia Aerospace is a tier 1 supplier based in France specializing in fuselage sections and pilot seats. Established in 2015, headquartered in Toulouse, France.

France tier 1 supplier

Stork Aerospace

Dutch aerospace company providing MRO and aerostructure manufacturing. Founded in 1868, headquartered in Papendrecht, specializes in f-35 components, engine nacelles.

Netherlands subsidiary

Subaru Corporation Aerospace

Japanese aerospace company producing military helicopters and aircraft components.

Japan tier 1 supplier

Sumitomo Heavy Industries Defence

Japanese company producing naval systems and machinery. Founded in 1888, headquartered in Tokyo, specializes in naval machinery, ship systems.

Japan subsidiary

Swift Filters

US company providing aerospace hydraulic filters.

United States company

Taiwan Aerospace

Taiwanese aerospace company producing aircraft components and systems. Founded in 1969, headquartered in Taichung, Taiwan, specializes in f-16 upgrade components, idf parts.

Taiwan prime contractor

Taiwan Aerospace Corporation

Taiwanese aerospace company focused on aircraft maintenance and manufacturing. Founded in 1991, headquartered in Taichung, Taiwan, specializes in aircraft components, mro services.

Taiwan prime contractor

Tarmac Defense

United Kingdom-based subsidiary, subsidiary of CRH plc. Specializes in rapid repair, concrete, runway for defense and military applications.

United Kingdom subsidiary

TAT Technologies

Israeli provider of thermal management and environmental control systems for military and commercial aircraft. TAT Technologies produces heat exchangers, oil coolers, and aircraft Environmental Control System (ECS) components for platforms including F-35, CH-47 Chinook, and C-130 Hercules.

Israel public company

Tata Advanced Systems

Indian company providing aerospace and defence manufacturing. Founded in 2007, headquartered in Hyderabad, India, specializes in aerostructures, uavs.

India tier 1 supplier

Teijin Aramid

Dutch manufacturer of aramid fibers including Twaron and Technora used in ballistic protection and aerospace.

Netherlands subsidiary

Teijin Carbon

Japanese company producing carbon fiber for aerospace and defence applications. Founded in 1918, headquartered in Tokyo.

Japan subsidiary

Teledyne Marine Connectors

US company providing underwater connectors and cables for defense.

United States subsidiary

Teledyne Reynolds

United States-based subsidiary, subsidiary of Teledyne Technologies. Specializes in relays, switches, connectors for defense and military applications.

United States subsidiary

Terma

Danish aerospace and defence company providing radar, self-protection, and aerostructures.

Denmark tier 1 supplier

Texstars Aerospace Defense

US company providing aircraft transparencies.

United States company

Thai Aviation Industries

Thai aircraft maintenance and modification company. Founded in 1974, headquartered in Bangkok, Thailand, specializes in aircraft mro, modifications.

Thailand tier 1 supplier

Timken Aerospace Defense

TKR

US company providing bearings and power transmission for military.

United States subsidiary

Toray Composite Materials

Japanese company providing carbon fiber composites for defense aerospace.

United States subsidiary

Toray Defense

Japanese company providing carbon fiber and composites.

Japan subsidiary

Toray Industries

3402

Japanese company producing carbon fiber and advanced materials. Founded in 1926, headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.

Japan tier 1 supplier

Toray Industries Aerospace

Toray Industries manufactures carbon fiber and composite materials for aircraft structures and defense applications.

Japan subsidiary

TransDigm

TDG

American aerospace components manufacturer through acquisitions. Founded in 1993, headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, USA, specializes in actuators, ignition.

United States tier 1 supplier

TransDigm Aerospace

TDG

US aerospace components conglomerate providing highly engineered proprietary components including actuators, valves, and structural parts for military and commercial aircraft platforms.

United States company

TransDigm Defense

TDG

United States-based company, founded in 1993. Specializes in actuators, pumps, components for defense and military applications.

United States company

TransDigm Group

TDG

American aerospace components manufacturer providing highly engineered proprietary products.

United States tier 1 supplier

TransDigm Group Inc

NYSE:TDG

American company producing proprietary aerospace components. Founded in 1993, headquartered in Cleveland, OH, specializes in ignition, pumps.

United States public company

Trelleborg Defense Sealing

TREL-B.ST

Sweden-based subsidiary, subsidiary of Trelleborg AB, founded in 1905. Specializes in seals, gaskets, elastomers for defense and military applications.

Sweden subsidiary

Trelleborg Sealing Defense

TREL-B.ST

Swedish company providing seals and polymer solutions for defense.

United States subsidiary

Trelleborg Sealing Solutions Aerospace

Swedish company providing aerospace sealing solutions.

Sweden subsidiary

Triumph Actuation Systems

TGI

US aerospace company providing hydraulic and electromechanical actuation for military aircraft.

United States subsidiary

Triumph Aerostructures

United States-based subsidiary, subsidiary of Triumph Group. Specializes in fuselages, wings, structures for defense and military applications.

United States subsidiary

Triumph Group

TGI

American manufacturer of aerospace structures, systems, and components. Founded in 1993, headquartered in Berwyn, Pennsylvania, USA, specializes in flight controls, structures.

United States tier 2 supplier

Triumph Group Defense

TGI

US company providing aircraft structures and systems for defense.

United States subsidiary

Triumph Structures

TGI

US company providing aerostructures and precision components for military aircraft.

United States subsidiary

True Velocity

True Velocity is a startup based in United States specializing in composite-cased ammunition. Established in 2011, headquartered in Garland, Texas.

United States startup

True Velocity Defense

United States-based company, founded in 2010. Specializes in composite cases, 6.8mm, lightweight for defense and military applications.

United States company

Turbine Surface Technologies

UK company providing turbine coatings and surface treatments.

United Kingdom joint venture

UES Inc

UES provides materials research, testing, and engineering for aerospace and defense.

United States private company

Ultralife Defense

ULBI

US battery company providing military batteries and communications accessories for defense.

United States subsidiary

Vacuumschmelze Defense

German company providing magnetic materials for defense.

Germany company

Velo3D

VLD

Velo3D is a tier 2 supplier based in United States specializing in sapphire 3d printers. Established in 2014, headquartered in Campbell, California.

United States tier 2 supplier

Velo3D Defense

VLD

US metal 3D printing company providing additive manufacturing for jet engines and rocket components.

United States company

Viavi Optical Coatings Defense

US company providing optical coatings and filters for defense.

United States subsidiary

Vorwerk Military

Germany-based subsidiary, subsidiary of Vorwerk Group. Specializes in technical textiles, composites, materials for defense and military applications.

Germany subsidiary

VSMPO-AVISMA

Russia-based company, founded in 1933. Specializes in titanium, forgings, aerospace for defense and military applications.

Russia company

VSMPO-AVISMA Defense

Russia-based company, founded in 1933. Specializes in titanium, forgings, aerospace for defense and military applications.

Russia company

W. L. Gore Defense Cables

US company providing high-performance cables for military aerospace.

United States subsidiary

Walchandnagar Industries Defence

NSE:WALCHANNAG

Indian company producing heavy equipment for defence. Founded in 1908, headquartered in Pune, specializes in nuclear equipment, aerospace.

India public company

Watervliet Arsenal

United States-based state-owned, founded in 1813. Specializes in cannon tubes, mortars, gun barrels for defense and military applications.

United States government

Weber Metals

United States-based subsidiary, subsidiary of Otto Fuchs. Specializes in forgings, aluminum, titanium for defense and military applications.

United States subsidiary

WichiTech Defense Repair

US company providing composite repair for military aerospace.

United States company

Woodward Defense

WWD

US aerospace controls company providing fuel systems and actuation for military engines and aircraft.

United States subsidiary

Wraith Stealth Technologies

Developer of radar-absorbing materials and stealth coatings. Founded in 2012, headquartered in Palmdale, CA.

United States private company

XTEK

ASX:XTE

Australian company producing ballistic protection and surveillance. Founded in 2003, headquartered in Canberra, specializes in body armor, drones.

Australia public company

XTEK Limited

XTE

XTEK Limited is a sme based in Australia specializing in body armor and drones. Established in 1995, headquartered in Canberra, Australia.

Australia sme

Y-12 National Security Complex

US nuclear weapons components manufacturing facility. Founded in 1943, headquartered in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, specializes in nuclear weapon components.

United States government