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Where Aerospace & Defense Soars

Take your business to new heights with Ohio’s Advanced Aerospace & Defense Super Sector.

Ohio’s Advanced Aerospace and Defense Super Sector connects space, advanced air mobility, military & federal, and commercial aerospace into a trillion-dollar, hyper-growth ecosystem unlike anywhere else. Top aerospace companies, defense contractors, federal missions, and aircraft manufacturers and suppliers are coming to Ohio to be part of a sustainable business environment where groundbreaking research, development, and big ideas seamlessly come together to minimize friction and maximize collaboration. 

Our state’s supportive business climate, strong regulatory environment, and convergence of talent, innovation, and logistics create unmatched opportunities for aerospace and defense companies and missions. Limits are tested, supply chains are optimized, and businesses benefit from proximity to mission-critical partners and providers. Combined with a high quality of life and low cost of living, it’s no wonder Ohio has a long legacy—and a strong future—of aerospace and defense innovation.

Success Stories

Where Global Leaders Take Off

Rise Program

GE Aerospace

Learn how GE Aerospace is advancing next-generation propulsion technologies for commercial aircraft
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Joby

Unveiling an all-electric, vertical take-off and landing air taxi

Anduril

Rebuilding the nation’s arsenal
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SNC

Revolutionizing cutting-edge aerospace technology

Why Advanced Aerospace & Defense Flies Higher in Ohio

#1 supplier state to Airbus and Boeing
40,000 aerospace employees
$16.7B invested annually in science and engineering R&D statewide
640 aerospace and aviation firms
#9 in the U.S. for aerospace/defense leaders (2025)
#3 largest manufacturing workforce in the U.S.
39K+ annual STEM degree and certificate completions
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Dream It. Build It. Scale It.

Launch Your Next Mission in Ohio

Home to two federal research centers, four federal innovation institutes, and seven R-1 top-tier research universities, Ohio’s vast array of federal and military installations supports over 400,000 jobs and delivers nearly $55 billion in gross regional product. As an aviation manufacturing hub with an extensive supply chain, Ohio puts companies in the heart of it all.

Our state offers businesses sustained growth for years to come. The centrally located state is bolstered by over 70 higher education institutions with aerospace occupation programs. It’s no wonder industry-leading companies like SNC, GE Aerospace, and Honeywell call Ohio home.

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