Advancing the Next Frontier of Aerospace & Defense
The Indianapolis, Indiana (“Indy”) region is a nationally recognized center for aerospace and defense—where advanced engineering, precision manufacturing, and mission-critical testing come together. Anchored by leading research institutions and global manufacturers, companies develop, test, and deploy next-generation systems with confidence and speed. With access to federally designated UAV/UAS airspace, the U.S. Army’s T-REX at Camp Atterbury, and nearby Naval Surface Warfare Center Crane, the region offers capabilities few others can match.
State for Manufacturing Intensity & Employment Concentration (US BEA, US BLS)
State for Aerospace Manufacturing Attractiveness (PwC, 2024)
Square Miles (88 km2) of UAV & Multi-Domain Testing Environments (Camp Atterbury)
FedEx global air hub at Indianapolis International Airport
Why Indy?
Built for Success. Positioned for Speed.
From advanced engineering and aerospace part manufacturing expertise to live-fire testing, managed airspace for UAV operations, and multi-domain experimentation, the region delivers the capabilities companies need to move from concept to mission-ready solutions—faster.
Proven Partnerships. Built for Execution.
The Indy region’s aerospace and defense advantage is delivered through a coordinated network of industry, government, and research partners. Companies collaborate directly with manufacturers, research institutions, and Department of Defense assets to accelerate development, testing, and deployment. Select partners are below:
Testimonials
“The work we do in Indianapolis keeps the public flying every day and keeps our military ready at the most critical times…This investment helps us deliver more of that hardware, with the quality that our customers count on. We are all in on U.S. manufacturing, Indianapolis and our customers.”
Drew Smith
Site Leader
“The city of Carmel has done a great job in the development of the city to make it an attractive place. Today, we compete for the recruitment and retention of talent on a national level and we think having a strong city with great schools, great parks and good partnership and arts and all the investments that are important to our current and future employees is something that could not be a better outcome for Republic Airways and for Carmel.”
Matt Koscal
Chief Administrative Officer
Leading Aerospace & Defense Employers in the Indy Region
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