General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems

For more than 100 years, GE Aerospace has been driven by a singular purpose: to invent the future of flight, lift people up, and bring them home safely. What began in 1917 with a turbosupercharger contract has evolved into the world's leading provider of jet and turboprop engines and integrated systems for commercial, military, business, and general aviation. With over 44,000 commercial and 26,000 military aircraft engines in service worldwide, GE Aerospace's technology powers the skies that connect families, economies, and nations. The stakes are incredibly high - every day, millions of lives depend on the reliability and performance of GE engines. That's why GE Aerospace invests billions in research and development, pushing boundaries from advanced materials to alternative fuels and revolutionary propulsion systems like the XA100 adaptive cycle engine. The company's 53,000 employees across 100+ countries are committed to safety, quality, and innovation, ensuring that whether carrying a soldier to defend their country or a family to their next adventure, flight remains safe, efficient, and sustainable for future generations.

Northrop Grumman is a global aerospace and defense technology company that solves the toughest problems in space, aeronautics, defense and cyberspace. The company provides advanced systems, products, and solutions for military, government, and commercial customers worldwide. With a workforce of approximately 95,000 employees, Northrop Grumman operates across multiple domains including air, cyber, land, sea, and space. The company specializes in developing cutting-edge capabilities such as autonomous systems, cybersecurity solutions, missile defense, advanced aircraft, and space exploration technologies. Northrop Grumman plays a critical role in national security, working closely with government agencies to deliver innovative solutions that protect nations and advance scientific discovery. The company's portfolio includes strategic deterrence systems, intelligence surveillance and reconnaissance platforms, and advanced electronics.

We're RTX, a global aerospace and defense company with roots stretching back to 1922. Our team of more than 185,000 people works across the world to create breakthroughs that protect and connect - from seabed to space. We design and manufacture aircraft engines, avionics, aerostructures, cybersecurity solutions, guided missiles, air defense systems, satellites, and drones for commercial, military, and government customers. After Raytheon Company and United Technologies Corporation merged in 2020 to form Raytheon Technologies, we became RTX Corporation in 2023. We're not just building products; we're solving some of the world's toughest challenges. Whether it's helping aircraft fly more efficiently, developing next-generation defense systems, or pushing deeper into space exploration, our work matters. We're committed to innovation that makes a real difference in people's lives and keeps our world safe.

Carpenter Technology Corporation is a global leader in high-performance specialty alloy-based materials and process solutions. Founded in 1889, we've spent over 130 years developing and manufacturing premium specialty alloys, including titanium alloys, powder metals, stainless steels, alloy steels, and tool steels. Our materials are integral to critical applications across aerospace, defense, transportation, energy, industrial, medical, and consumer electronics markets - everything from aircraft landing gear and engine valves to medical implants and surgical instruments. We're not just making alloys; we're pushing the boundaries of what materials can do. Our teams work on cutting-edge innovations like additive manufacturing (3D printing), powder metallurgy, and next-generation magnetic materials for electric vehicle motors. With operations spanning multiple facilities across the United States and a global presence, we combine deep metallurgical expertise with advanced manufacturing capabilities to help engineers solve their toughest materials challenges. We're a public company (NYSE: CRS) headquartered in Philadelphia, employing thousands of dedicated people who take pride in delivering materials that quite literally keep the world moving, flying, and functioning safely.

Armtec Defense Technologies designs and manufactures combustible ordnance, infrared decoy flares, radar countermeasure chaff, and other pyrotechnic devices for the U.S. Department of Defense and allied nations. The company operates three dedicated production facilities across the United States: combustible ordnance is produced in Coachella, California; infrared decoy flares in East Camden, Arkansas; and radar countermeasure chaff in Lillington, North Carolina. Armtec is an operating unit of TransDigm Group and holds ISO 9001:2015 certification. The company's workforce spans scientists, engineers, and operators, with a stated culture built on open communication, trust, and teamwork. Safety, quality, and environmental responsibility are central to its operating principles. Armtec describes its product line as the largest and most varied in the combustible ordnance and expendable countermeasure industries. For veterans considering a transition into defense manufacturing, Armtec's mission is directly aligned with military operational readiness. Its work - producing the decoy flares, radar chaff, and ordnance used by U.S. and allied forces - sits at the intersection of technical manufacturing and national security. The disciplined, safety-first environment and team-oriented culture reflect operational values familiar to those with military backgrounds.

We're a global industrial manufacturer with nearly 30,000 associates worldwide who help create a better tomorrow by providing sustainable solutions that power, transmit, and control motion. Our electric motors and air moving subsystems provide the power to create motion, while our portfolio of highly engineered power transmission components and subsystems efficiently transmits motion to power industrial applications ranging from factory automation to precision control in surgical tools. What sets us apart is how we combine deep engineering expertise with a broad product portfolio that serves customers across factory automation, food & beverage, aerospace, medical, data center, warehouse, alternative energy, and residential and commercial buildings. We don't just make components - we design integrated systems that keep our world moving. Whether it's bearings, couplings, gear drives, electric motors, or complete automation solutions, we focus on delivering reliability, efficiency, and performance that our customers can count on day in and day out.