Manufacturer moved into a $39-million, state-of-the-art engineering and production facility near Fort Wayne International Airport
Aerospace and Defense
An F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft arriving at the 122nd Fighter Wing
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, Airborne Radio System (SINCGARS) combat net radio, and night vision. We’re continuing to develop and attract the talent and experience to fuel your company’s growth.
Found in Fort Wayne
These organizations and more are proud to call Fort Wayne and Allen County home.
Notable Investments
BAE Systems
L3Harris
Aerospace and defense contractor develops missile defense and weather satellite projects from its Fort Wayne office with a $125M, 95,000 sq-ft facility creating 50 new jobs
122nd Fighter Wing
The 122nd Fighter Wing plays a vital role in Fort Wayne and Allen County, supporting national defense and driving local economic impact