Become a Supplier to Major Aerospace & Defense Primes
Connect with machine shops qualified to supply the world's leading defense contractors. Find AS9100 certified, ITAR registered facilities with proven aerospace track records.
Major Prime Contractors
Browse supplier requirements and find qualified machine shops for each major defense prime
Lockheed Martin
Bethesda, Maryland
Global aerospace, defense, arms, security, and advanced technologies company. Largest defense contractor in the world by revenue.
Key Programs
Required Certifications
Boeing
Arlington, Virginia
American multinational corporation that designs, manufactures, and sells airplanes, rotorcraft, rockets, satellites, and missiles worldwide.
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Required Certifications
Northrop Grumman
Falls Church, Virginia
American multinational aerospace and defense technology company. Leading global security company providing innovative systems.
Key Programs
Required Certifications
RTX (Raytheon)
Arlington, Virginia
American multinational aerospace and defense conglomerate formed from merger of Raytheon and United Technologies. Produces engines, missiles, and defense systems.
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Required Certifications
GE Aerospace
Evendale, Ohio
World-leading provider of jet engines, components, and integrated systems for commercial and military aircraft.
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Required Certifications
General Dynamics
Reston, Virginia
American aerospace and defense corporation. Major builder of military vehicles, submarines, and business jets.
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Required Certifications
L3Harris
Melbourne, Florida
American technology company that provides mission-critical solutions for government and commercial customers worldwide.
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Required Certifications
BAE Systems
London, UK (US HQ: Falls Church, VA)
British multinational arms, security, and aerospace company. Major defense contractor with significant US operations.
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Required Certifications
HII
Newport News, Virginia
America's largest military shipbuilding company and a provider of professional services to partners in government and industry.
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Required Certifications
Textron
Providence, Rhode Island
American industrial conglomerate with aerospace, defense, and industrial products. Parent of Bell, Cessna, and Beechcraft.
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Required Certifications
Safran
Paris, France (US HQ: various)
French multinational aircraft engine, rocket engine, aerospace-component and defense company. CFM International partner with GE.
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Required Certifications
Honeywell Aerospace
Phoenix, Arizona
Major aerospace equipment and service provider. Manufactures aircraft engines, avionics, and aerospace systems.
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Required Certifications
Common Supplier Requirements
AS9100D
Aerospace quality management system certification required by virtually all primes
Learn More →ITAR Registration
Required for defense articles and technical data under US export control
Learn More →CMMC
Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification for handling controlled unclassified info
Learn More →Understanding the Defense Supply Chain
Prime Contractors (OEMs)
Major defense contractors like Lockheed Martin, Boeing, and Northrop Grumman who hold direct contracts with the Department of Defense and manage entire weapons systems programs.
Tier 1 Suppliers
Direct suppliers to primes providing major assemblies, subsystems, or specialized components. Often large companies with extensive aerospace experience and full certification suites.
Tier 2 Suppliers
Suppliers to Tier 1 companies providing machined components, subassemblies, and specialized parts. Most AS9100 certified machine shops operate at this level.
Tier 3+ Suppliers
Raw material suppliers, commodity part manufacturers, and specialized service providers supporting the broader supply chain.
Find Qualified Aerospace Machine Shops
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