Leading innovation in aerospace

Allen County’s military heritage is rooted in the Air National Guard 122nd Fighter Wing and a sizable veteran population active in our region’s workforce.

See the Economic Impact Report of the 122nd Fighter Wing.

With the presence of innovative defense contractors like BAE Systems, Raytheon, and L3Harris, Fort Wayne’s engineering expertise has produced some of the most well-known military technologies including the Single Channel Ground and Airborne Radio System (SINCGARS) combat net radio. We have the talent and experience to fuel your company’s growth.

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L3Harris aerospace and defense contractor Fort Wayne IN
exterior photo of B-A-E Systems facility in Fort Wayne
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BAE Systems

Manufacturer moved into a $39-million, state-of-the-art engineering and production facility near Fort Wayne International Airport

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L3Harris

Aerospace and defense contractor develops missile defense and weather satellite projects from its Fort Wayne office

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Pacific Defense

Based in California, this emerging innovator in the defense industry chose Fort Wayne for its first Midwest office

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