Aerospace & Defense Initiative

The Aerospace, Defense and Security Enterprise has been proposed to promote the advancement of a  critical component to Arizona’s industry and innovation. To this end, Science Foundation Arizona developed a playbook to provide a common operating picture and a how-to manual to support the efforts of participating partners.

By clicking here, you can read both the full business development plan and a condensed version of the plan.

The report, prepared by the L. William Seidman Research Institute, identifies a series of common themes and gaps in the aerospace, defense and security industry. It also analyzes best practices in competitor states, examines collaboration between firms, and recommends activities that can best support this critical Arizona industry.

You can read the full report by clicking HERE.

Read the strategic plan by clicking here.

“Arizona has a rich history in the aerospace and defense industry  -- through our excellent reputation and corporate A&D presence statewide that provides well-paying, stable jobs for our state’s citizens,” said Governor Brewer.

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SFAz has attracted retired Brigadier General R. Thomas Browning and retired Lt. General John F. Regni, two well known and respected career military veterans with education and business experience, to serve as co-directors for an initiative geared toward bolstering the state’s aerospace and defense industry (A&D).

Read the press release