Why It Matters

Economic Engine & Job Creation

A National Economic Engine—Powered by Defense Manufacturing

Veteran employment and small business support
Jobs created across 12 sites
Billions in annual economic impact

York, Pennsylvania

Elgin, Illinois

Anniston, Alabama

Aiken, South Carolina

Louisville, Kentucky

Minneapolis, Minnesota

Sterling Heights, Michigan

Aberdeen, Indiana

Phoenix, Arizona

San Jose, California

National Security & Supply Chain

Security Begins at Home—Through a Resilient U.S. Supply Chain

12-site domestic footprint
Thousands of small business suppliers
Made-in-America parts ensure availability, security, and speed

Innovation & Technology Leadership

Engineering Tomorrow’s Battlefield—Today

Our innovation philosophy: decades of experience blended with forward-thinking tech
Veteran-led design teams
Key innovations in: Digital engineering, MOSA, and sustainability initiatives

Export Power & Trade Balance

Proudly Made in America. Trusted Around the World.

U.S. Production drives:

Quality, precision, and trust
Economic and social impact (veteran jobs, small businesses)
Support for our allies
Global diplomatic and strategic leadership

Infrastructure & Industrial Capacity

How BAE Systems Strengthens the Base:

Supplier funding
Strategic partnerships
Workforce development programs