Arizona: Aerospace & Defense Industry

Arizona is among the top states in the nation for the aerospace & defense (A&D) industry. Its dry, sunny climate, geographic location, business-friendly and innovative culture, and unwavering commitment to America’s military make it an attractive choice for A&D companies. Factor in affordable wages, the low cost of living, and some of the nations lowest corporate and individual income tax rates, and Arizona is tough to beat.

A&D is one of the state’s six key sectors and continues to thrive in Arizona.

Arizona has a high concentration of A&D industry leaders; a skilled, talented workforce employed in the industry; numerous military operations; and continual research and development initiatives in the private sector and at the university level. These factors ensure Arizona will remain at the forefront of the A&D industry’s most critical advances.

An Attractive Choice for Aerospace & Defense Manufacturing Companies

There are more than 1,200 companies in the Arizona A&D supply chain database.

Arizona is among the top five states in the country in A&D manufacturing employment, with 197 A&D manufacturing establishments that employ more than 33,000 people. In 2018, the PwC Aerospace Manufacturing Attractiveness report ranked Arizona among the top four states in the nation for aerospace manufacturing attractiveness based on labor, infrastructure, industry, economy cost, tax policy, and other criteria.

Every year, Arizona’s R&D companies export millions of dollars worth of products and parts. Among the items produced in Arizona are guided missiles and space vehicles; search, detection, navigation and guidance instruments; aircraft engines and parts; helicopters; and small arms, ordnance and accessories.

We worked with Arizona Commerce Authority prior to the American Aerospace & Defense Summit to create this e-book on why Arizona is an attractive choice for many A&D manufacturing companies.

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