Defense Contractors & Manufacturers in Georgia

Georgia Defense Exchange

Shop your next defense contract with our directory providing detailed company profiles and contract histories. Search for new opportunities, research existing contracts, and connect to new business partners through the Georgia Defense Exchange. Once your online account is approved, you will be able to communicate and collaborate with other companies on the list. 

A few of the leading defense contractors located in Georgia are Lockheed Martin, Georgia Tech Applied Research Corp. ACC Construction Co. Inc., Northrop Grumman, General Dynamics, and S&K Aerospace.

In January 2023, Georgia Tech Applied Research Corp. in Atlanta, Georgia, was awarded a $1,600,000,000 modification to a contract for research, engineering, science and technology, analysis, test and fundamental technology research for state-of-the-art systems, operations, hardware and software, as well as associated technology creation and transition efforts. Work locations and funding will be determined with each order, with an estimated completion date of Jan. 17, 2028. 

Also, ACC Construction Co. Inc. in Augusta, Georgia, was awarded a $99,612,848 firm-fixed-price contract to construct an Advanced Battle Management System family of systems hangar complex. Work will be performed at Robins Air Force Base in Georgia, with an estimated completion date of Jan. 27, 2026. 

Top Georgia Defense Contractors, FY 16

Source: U.S. Department of Defense, Office of Economic Adjustment

Georgia remains one of the nation’s most military-friendly states. More than 62,000 active-duty military are stationed across the state’s eight military bases. When you include the National Guard, Reserves, and APF DOD civilians, the total number of service members in Georgia is more than 120,000. 

Georgia has 616,527 veterans living in the state, making their specialized skills and training available to businesses. Additionally, they have strong educational attainment. Almost all of Georgia’s veterans have a high school diploma or higher (95%), and 38.9% have some college or an associate degree, which typically correlates to technical skills education.

Each month, people leave the military, providing a near-constant stream of skilled and experienced workers. Many companies, especially in the defense and aerospace industries, proudly claim veterans as a sizable portion of their workforce. 

*Data for Dobbins Air Reserve Base represent annual exits for 2018

Georgia’s “Cyber Corridor” stretches across the state and consists of 75 information security companies with a workforce of 27,260 people. The new Georgia Cyber Center for Innovation and Training is a $100 million project and is the single-largest investment in a cybersecurity facility by a state government to date. Visit the Cybersecurity page to learn more.

The state is also home to the National Security Agency/Central Security Service (NSA/CSS), which opened the Georgia Cryptologic Center at Ft. Eisenhower in Augusta.

The Army’s Cyber Center of Excellence also moving to Georgia, bringing nearly 4,000 new jobs.

Come to Georgia and take advantage of our pro-business culture and competitive advantages:

• Highly-skilled workforce
• Outstanding education system
• Tax credits for R&D
• Logistics

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