Aerospace & Defense

Impact

POWERING THE ECONOMY

Aerospace & defense companies thrive in Arizona, significantly impacting the state’s economy. From major industry leaders to the small mid-size suppliers they support, Arizona’s A&D companies fuel future growth.

62,454

Direct Jobs

$29.5B

Economic Impact

$5.9B

Annual Exports

MILITARY IMPACT

Arizona’s military installations are an important part of Arizona’s economy, with billions of dollars from the Department of Defense infused into the economy every year. The state benefits from the military’s private company contracts, employment opportunities and supply chain support.

Military base annual economic impacts

$15.5+ Billion
total
economic
impact

$2.86 Billion

Fort
Huachuca

$2.6 Billion

Davis-Monthan
Air Force Base

$2.4 Billion

Luke Air
Force Base

$1.12 Billion

U.S. Army Yuma
Proving Ground

$877.6 Million

Marine Corps
Air Station in Yuma

$147.4 million

Silver Bell
Army Heliport

Defense funding

With its military installations, exceptional aerospace and engineering programs at public universities and optimal conditions for flying and testing, Arizona is globally competitive for defense funding.

$17.0B

Department of Defense
Spending

$14.5B

Department of Defense
Contract Spending

TOP 12

Recipient of
Department of Defense Spending

TOP 8

Largest Recipient of
Department of Defense Spending

Office of Local Defense Community Cooperation, fiscal year 2021