Aerospace & defence manufacturers and suppliers
Verified US ocean import records
164 aerospace and defence manufacturers and suppliers on US ocean import records, across 43 countries, with 414 shipments between them. Find an aerospace and defence supplier by what it actually shipped.
Latest shipment: Aug 19, 2026Updated Sep 10, 2026Source: US ocean import recordsMethodology — latest shipment shown
This page shows where the 164 aerospace and defence manufacturers and suppliers on the records are, what sub-industries they split into, and which shipped most in the analysed window — evidence of activity, not a ranking of quality. Use it to shortlist, then verify with the supplier.
Key facts
As of the Sep 10, 2026 data update. Definitions on the methodology page.
What the data shows
- 164 aerospace and defence manufacturers and exporters appear on the records, with 414 US ocean import shipments between them.
- United Kingdom and Germany account for the two largest groups: 22 (13%) and 17 (10%) of 164 suppliers across 43 countries.
- The largest sub-industry by supplier count is aircraft structural parts (42 suppliers, 26%); 5 sub-industries are classified in total.
- The most active supplier in the analysed window, Airbus Operations Gmbh, shipped 81 times to 2 US buyers.
- The latest shipment in this industry’s dataset arrived on Aug 19, 2026.
Suppliers by country
What the data shows: United Kingdom and Germany account for the two largest groups: 22 (13%) and 17 (10%) of 164 suppliers across 43 countries. Recency and buyer overlap should be weighed alongside the count.
Supplier counts, not shipments; top 12 of 43 countries.
Suppliers by product and sub-industry
What the data shows: aircraft structural parts and small arms ammunition account for the two largest groups: 42 (26%) and 7 (4%) of 164 suppliers across 5 sub-industries.
As classified from each supplier's customs descriptions.
Most active aerospace and defence suppliers by US ocean shipments
The overseas factories and exporters with the most shipments in the analysed window. Activity, not a ranking of quality.
| Supplier | Shipments | Buyers |
|---|---|---|
| Airbus Operations GmbhGermany | 81 | 2 |
| Companhia Brasileira De CartuchosBrazil | 12 | 2 |
| Clever SrlGermany | 10 | 3 |
| Korea Aerospace Industries LtdSouth Korea | 10 | 2 |
| Iveco Defence Vehicles SpaBelgium | 9 | 1 |
| Netherlands Ministry Of DefenceBelgium | 9 | 1 |
| Tata Boeing Aerospace LtdIndia | 8 | 1 |
| Idv Iveco Defence Vehicles SpaBelgium | 7 | 1 |
| Gkn Fokker Aerospace BvNetherlands | 6 | 1 |
| Mk Assess Export ImpltdaBrazil | 6 | 2 |
| Ordnance Readiness DevelopmentTaiwan | 6 | 1 |
| Amsafe Bridport Pvt LtdSri Lanka | 5 | 1 |
| Corten LtdUnited Kingdom | 5 | 3 |
| Fiocchi Munizioni SpaGermany | 5 | 2 |
| Poongsan CorpSouth Korea | 5 | 1 |
| Samsun Yurt Savunma Sanayi Ve TicarTurkey | 5 | 2 |
| Tai Tusas Turk Havacilik Ve UzayRussia | 5 | 1 |
| Universal Alloy Corp EuropeGermany | 5 | 3 |
| Yousing Precision Industrial Co LtdTaiwan | 5 | 1 |
| Boeing Aerostructures Australia PtyAustralia | 4 | 2 |
US distributors and importers in this industry
US-based distributors, component suppliers and manufacturers’ sales arms that import aerospace and defence — a domestic counterparty, with no import of your own. Full directory: US Distributors & Suppliers.
| Company | Shipments | Suppliers |
|---|---|---|
| Airbus Americas Customer Service IComponent & materials supplier · aircraft spare parts and assemblies support | 54 | 1 |
| St Marks Powder IncComponent & materials supplier · smokeless propellant powder | 27 | 2 |
| Sbc International IncDistributor · light aircraft kits and airframe parts | 13 | 1 |
| Daher Aerospace IncComponent & materials supplier · aerostructure assemblies and panels | 9 | 1 |
| Spirit Aerosystems IncComponent & materials supplier · aerostructures, fuselage assemblies | 9 | 4 |
| Magtech Ammunition IncDistributor · small arms ammunition and primers | 8 | 1 |
| Pmc Ammunition IncDistributor · small arms ammunition | 6 | 1 |
| Alpha Brokers Warehouse IncDistributor · cargo restraint nets and tie-down straps | 5 | 1 |
| LycomingComponent & materials supplier · piston aircraft engines and parts | 5 | 5 |
| Medef Usa LlcDistributor · ammunition components, projectiles, primers | 4 | 1 |
| The Airplane Factory IncDistributor · light aircraft kits and spares | 4 | 1 |
| Canik UsaDistributor · pistols and firearm accessories | 3 | 1 |
| Global Military Products IncDistributor · small arms, ammunition, pistols | 3 | 3 |
| Hexcel Pottsville CorpComponent & materials supplier · advanced composite materials | 3 | 1 |
| Magellan Aerospace CorpComponent & materials supplier · turbine shafts, forgings, aero components | 3 | 3 |
| Mj Dotson CompanyDistributor · small arms ammunition | 3 | 1 |
| Sharkcage IncManufacturer's US sales arm · containerised weapons maintenance/workstation units | 3 | 1 |
| Aerospace Dynamics IntComponent & materials supplier · machined aerostructure components | 2 | 2 |
| Aerospace Dynamics IntlComponent & materials supplier · machined aerostructure components | 2 | 2 |
| Aerospace Technologies GroupComponent & materials supplier · aircraft window shades and interior parts | 2 | 2 |
How to evaluate an aerospace and defence supplier
What to compare in the evidence before you shortlist.
- Product descriptions and HS codes against what you need to buy — they describe what moved, not the company’s full range.
- Recency: the latest shipment date, and whether shipments recur or were a one-off.
- Buyer relationships: how many US buyers, and whether any repeat.
- Origin and loading ports, for lead time and routing.
- Shipment consistency across the analysed window.
Methodology and limitations
Counts are suppliers named as shipper on US ocean import records, after forwarders and consolidators are removed; shipments are bills of lading in the analysed window; the industry is classified from each supplier’s own descriptions. Air, road and rail freight are not included. Full definitions, update cadence and limitations: methodology.
Frequently asked questions
How many aerospace and defence manufacturers are in Mati’s dataset?
164 aerospace and defence manufacturers and exporters, across 43 countries, with 414 US ocean import shipments between them, as of the Sep 10, 2026 data update.
Which countries have the most visible aerospace and defence suppliers?
By supplier count: United Kingdom (22), Germany (17), Belgium (12). The full split is in the ‘Suppliers by country’ table above.
What products do these suppliers ship?
The largest sub-industries by supplier count are aircraft structural parts, small arms ammunition, military vehicles and parts. Each profile lists the verbatim product descriptions from its filings.
How does Mati verify that a supplier is active?
A supplier is listed because its name appears as the shipper on at least one US ocean import record. ‘Active’ means the latest shipment date shown on its profile; the analysed window and the data update date are stated on every page. Activity is evidence that goods moved — it is not a certification, a quality check, or a statement of capacity.
Does shipment activity prove product quality?
No. Shipment counts, buyers and recency show trade activity only. They do not verify product quality, certifications, production capacity, minimum order quantities, pricing, lead times, or whether a company will take on a new buyer. Use the evidence to shortlist, then verify directly.
Can I find US distributors instead of importing?
Yes — 20 US-based distributors, component suppliers and sales arms import in this industry; the most active are listed on this page, and the full directory is at /us-distributors-suppliers.