Applied Aerospace & Defense

Applied Aerospace & Defense, Inc. develops, engineers, and manufactures complex, integrated subsystems specifically for the aerospace and defense sectors. Their Space and Launch Systems encompass a wide array of critical components, including propellant tanks, engine nozzles, nose cones, fairings, payload adapters, advanced solar arrays, and deployable systems. They also produce satellite bus and payload assemblies, along with their specialized Spinnaker® de-orbit systems designed for satellites and launch vehicle components, alongside various antennas, precision platforms, landing legs, tubes, and booms. For Defense Aviation and Airborne Systems, the company provides essential parts that support diverse airborne mission platforms. These include components for air superiority, ground attack, electronic warfare, air-to-air refueling, transport, and autonomous collaborative combat aircraft. Products in this category feature wings and control surfaces, landing gear and arresting systems, engine shafts, gears, transmissions, fuel tanks, refueling booms, and fuselage structures. Within their C5ISR and Precision Strike Systems, Applied Aerospace & Defense contributes to land and maritime integrated defense architectures. These systems are crucial for intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance (ISR), forward presence, and stand-off missions. Offerings here include radar and communications antennas, missile bodies and launchers, directed energy systems, electronic enclosures, sophisticated detection and tracking platforms, and maritime sensors and propulsion units. Beyond product development, the company provides comprehensive services encompassing design, prototyping, and manufacturing of hardware and assemblies, expertly utilizing composite, metallic, and polymer materials. Their operations are powered by IP-enabled processes, state-of-the-art specialized equipment, and extensive experience. Applied Aerospace & Defense also offers robust in-house testing and inspection, alongside materials and testing services to guarantee performance and verification compliance. Established in 2022 as GB Eagle Topco, Inc., the company adopted its current name, Applied Aerospace & Defense, Inc., in November 2025. It maintains its headquarters in Huntsville, Alabama.