POWERING THE ECONOMY
Aerospace & defense companies thrive in Arizona, significantly impacting the state’s economy. From major industry leaders to the small mid-size suppliers they support, Arizona’s A&D companies fuel future growth.
$6B
Total Annual
Wages
$23.6B
Contribution to
Arizona's GDP
TOP 2
Largest Aviation Maintenance
Economic Activity
$4.6B
Total Aerospace &
Defense Exports
TOP 9
Largest Aerospace Parts
& Products Export
Military base annual economic impacts

$10+ Billion
total
economic
impact
$2.86 Billion
Fort
Huachuca
$2 Billion
Davis-Monthan
Air Force Base
$2.4 Billion
Luke Air
Force Base
$1.12 Billion
U.S. Army Yuma
Proving Ground
$877.6 Million
Marine Corps
Air Station in Yuma
$147.4 million
Silver Bell
Army Heliport
Defense funding
With its military installations, exceptional aerospace and engineering programs at public universities and optimal conditions for flying and testing, Arizona is globally competitive for defense funding.
$16.8B
Total
Federal Contracts
$12.3B
Department
of Defense Spending
TOP 13
Recipient of Department
of Defense Spending
TOP 10
Recipient of Department of Defense
Contract Spending
Office of Local Defense Community Cooperation, fiscal year 2021