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AT THE FOREFRONT OF AEROSPACE AND DEFENSE

As the home to industry giants leading in aircraft testing and development, Arizona is at the forefront of the aerospace & defense industry. With more than 300 days of sunshine annually, a longstanding commitment to supporting the U.S. military and a business-friendly environment, top companies come to Arizona to develop advanced solutions and drive innovation.

Industry highlights
#1
concentration for guided missile and space vehicle manufacturing

Lightcast, 2023

TOP 2
aviation maintenance economic activity

Aeronautical Repair Station Association, 2022

TOP 5
largest employment in A&D manufacturing

Lightcast, 2023

TOP 6
A&D manufacturing attractiveness

PWC, 2022

$12.3 billion

Department of Defense
Contracts
in Fiscal Year 2021

STRATEGIC U.S. MILITARY INSTALLATIONS

Arizona’s strong military presence is vital to the state’s private A&D industry, with six major military installations and four National Guard operations across the state.

$3 billion

Optics industry

OPTICS VALLEY

Optics and photonics have long been a key piece of modern innovation, and Optics Valley in the Tucson region is a hub for developing and producing some of the largest, most advanced telescope mirrors.

EDUCATING
THE FUTURE

Arizona universities facilitate cutting-edge research and world-class programs, developing a highly skilled workforce.

 

A&D INTERACTIVE
DATABASE

Search more than 1,250 Arizona companies in the aerospace and defense supply chain by size, industry, certification, and products and services.

 

ARIZONA SUCCESS STORIES

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Our mission is to create innovative solutions to make the world a safer place, and Arizona provides both the talent and the environment that enables us to continue to grow and achieve that mission.


Wes Kremer, President
Raytheon Missiles & Defense

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Arizona is proud to provide a platform for pioneers like Raytheon Missiles & Defense to grow and thrive. With nearly 13,000 employees and a statewide network of more than 500 suppliers, the high-tech powerhouse contributes $2.6 billion annually to the state’s economy, an impact that has grown by more than $500 million in the last three years. Arizona’s top talent, commitment to keeping taxes low and regulation light, and strategic geographic location have earned the state a reputation as a leading hub for advanced manufacturing.

Arizona offers programs designed to

ENHANCE THE SUCCESS OF A&D COMPANIES

 

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News & Events

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Northrop Grumman Celebrates Completion Of Satellite Facility Expansion In Gilbert

April 22, 2022

GILBERT, AZ (April 22, 2022) – Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE: NOC) today marked the completion of its expansion of the Satellite Manufacturing facility at its Gilbert, Arizona campus. The expansion adds 120,000-square-feet to the existing 135,000-square-foot facility, nearly doubling the site’s production capacity to meet the company’s growing backlog of satellite orders.

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Aircraft End-Of-Life Facility Opens In Pinal County

October 10, 2022

Phoenix Business Journal: A United Kingdom-based company will start tearing apart airplanes in a new facility south of the Valley at the Coolidge Municipal Airport. Ecube, which has facilities in Wales and in Spain, announced this month it started its operations in Coolidge — making it the only aircraft end-of-life solutions company that operates in both Europe and North America. 

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