Top North Carolina Defense Companies (51)
A leading global aerospace company and top U.S. exporter, Boeing develops, manufactures and services commercial airplanes, defense products and space systems for customers in more than 150 countries. Our U.S. and global workforce and supplier base drive innovation, economic opportunity, sustainability and community impact. Boeing is committed to fostering a culture based on our core values of safety, quality and...
Securing The Freedom of Operations Headquartered in Colorado, Sierra Space is a mission-proven Defense Tech company delivering satellite platforms, critical subsystems, reusable spaceplanes, hypersonic technologies, propulsion systems, and infrastructure for the nation’s most critical missions. With more than three decades of heritage and a record of flight-proven success in space, Sierra Space is trusted by U.S. National Security, Civil customers, and global...
“In 36 months, agentic AI systems will be an operating reality across major institutions. We intend to be central to it.” — Dr. Jim Rebesco, Cofounder and CEO, Striveworks The next era of American leadership will be defined by whether our AI systems can work when and where it matters most. Since 2018, Striveworks has delivered the most trusted AI...
Persistent Systems, LLC is a defense technology company providing mobile networking solutions for military, first-responder, government, and commercial markets. It engineers Wave Relay® Mobile Ad Hoc Networking (MANET) and Cloud Relay™ technologies that transmit voice, video, and situational awareness in difficult conditions. Its communications ecosystem connects warfighters, unmanned ground and aerial vehicles, sensors, cameras, and other devices on a common...
Epiq Solutions is an engineering company that designs and develops state-of-the-art, small form factor software-defined radio (SDR) platforms and processing solutions to enable spectrum dominance.
Ultra Maritime is a defense technology company that provides application-engineered, bespoke solutions for naval and other mission-critical systems. Its capabilities include sonar, radar, and intelligent systems supporting global military programs. The company focuses on protecting what matters and powering naval technology, serving defense, security, critical detection, and control markets with hardware and integrated technologies designed for long-term military programs around...
Smith & Wesson Brands, Inc., founded in 1852 and headquartered in Springfield, Massachusetts, designs, manufactures and sells firearms, ammunition, restraints and related accessories. The company serves civilian, law‑enforcement, and global military customers through multiple brands (Smith & Wesson, M&P, Performance Center, Thompson/Center Arms and Gemtech), operating manufacturing, retail and e‑commerce channels.
Praetorian Standard, Inc. (doing business as Psi) is a service-disabled, veteran-owned small business that specializes in providing mission support services, security and protective services, and life and mission support operations for government and corporate clients. The company provides security solutions and personnel security expertise, including significant contracts with NASA for protective services at the Johnson Space Center, and offers logistics,...
Kearfott Corporation is a leader in the design, manufacture, and support of high-performance guidance, navigation, and motion-control products. The company provides cutting-edge technology for aerospace, defense, energy exploration, and unmanned system markets, serving both military and commercial applications globally across sea, land, air, and space environments.
Kennametal Inc. is a global industrial technology leader and manufacturer of high-performance cutting tools, engineered components, and advanced materials. With over 75 years of innovation in materials science, the company delivers productivity solutions for demanding applications in the aerospace, defense, transportation, energy, and general engineering sectors, helping customers manufacture with precision and efficiency through wear-resistant solutions and tooling.
With more than 185,000 global employees, RTX pushes the limits of technology and science to redefine how we connect and protect our world. Through industry-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney and Raytheon – we are advancing aviation, engineering integrated defense systems and developing next-generation technology solutions and manufacturing to help global customers address their most critical challenges.
Kalman & Company, Inc. is a professional services firm specializing in acquisition, program analysis, logistics, business, and process improvement support services for federal and commercial clients. The company provides expertise in business analytics, management services, and integrated logistics support, primarily serving U.S. government agencies including the Department of Defense, Department of State, and the Environmental Protection Agency.
Sigma Engineered Solutions is a vertically integrated provider of precision-engineered products and solutions, specializing in manufacturing, metal casting, stamping, and engineering design services for industries including aerospace, defense, and construction.
Augustine Consulting, Inc. is a woman-owned small business providing professional services to government and commercial organizations, focused on solving tough problems for its customers.
Sigma Defense is a leading technology company serving the Department of Defense, specializing in C5ISR, CJADC2, electronic warfare, and DevSecOps. They provide software-defined solutions and hardware to connect warfighters and commands, enabling faster decision-making and mission outcomes. The company has expanded its capabilities through strategic acquisitions like SOLUTE and SUB-U Systems, focusing on digital modernization and tactical edge connectivity for...
Robinson Helicopter Company designs, manufactures, assembles, inspects, and flight tests light single-engine helicopters and unmanned aerial systems.
Established in 1969, TAT Technologies Ltd. (TAT) is a leading center for the design and production of Thermal Management Solutions, Flow Management Solutions and Environmental Control Systems for the Aerospace and Defense industries. TAT possesses extensive and unique know how and vast in-house engineering design, development and manufacturing resources as well as a highly trained and experienced work force of...
Trident has built a reputation as a trusted provider of proven space flight units, power & processing systems, command and control solutions and atmospheric and airborne sensors. Our three operating units: Space Electronic Systems (SES), Integrated C4ISR solutions (ICS) and Optical Precision Sensors (OPS), lead our agile development approach that enables us to produce small, affordable, custom-built systems that have...
FDH Aero is a trusted global supply chain solutions partner for aerospace and defense. We specialize in hardware, electrical, and consumable products and services for our global customers. Designed to deliver what you need, when you need it – FDH’s service-first teams proactively safeguard speed, reliability and availability of stock.






































