AEROSPACE & DEFENSE
Precision Manufacturing for Mission-Critical Systems
Aerospace and Defense OEMs and Tier1 suppliers require manufacturing partners capable of delivering precision, mission critical components supported by compliant or near compliant AS9100(D) systems.
In 2025, Centracore expanded its proven manufacturing and engineering capabilities into the Aerospace & Defense (A&D) sector. The company rapidly established the required security infrastructure—including ITAR registration and CMMCaligned protocols—while maintaining its strong foundation of IATF 16949, ISO 9001, and ISO 14001 certifications. This positions Centracore to support manufacturers of rocket engines, propulsion and powertrain subcomponents, drones and autonomous systems, tracked and wheeled vehicle components, munitions and missile housings, sensors, and other advanced Aerospace and Defense Tech hardware.
Strategic Focus on Aerospace & Defense
A&D customers benefit from Centracore’s secure, nearshore, dual country manufacturing footprint across the U.S. and Mexico. Close engineering collaboration, rapid iteration, and informed material and process decisions enable shorter logistics pipelines, reduced exposure to foreign dependency risks, and faster, more controlled development cycles.
Centracore’s longstanding experience in automotive, heavy truck, small construction, and agricultural equipment provides a robust platform for scaling into the demanding requirements of aerospace and defense programs.
WHY AEROSPACE & DEFENSE FIRMS CHOOSE CENTRACORE
Centracore delivers:
- A strategic corporate commitment to Aerospace & Defense markets
- AS9100aligned quality advancement, with ongoing internal training and standards integration.
- Precision machining, die casting, and rapid prototyping for missioncritical components
- Engineering collaboration designed for fast defensedevelopment cycles
- Nearshore, secure North American manufacturing, reducing program risk
- Automotivegrade process controls that translate into aerospacequality consistency
- Active development of A&D customer partnerships for longterm growth
Centracore is positioning itself as a high precision, collaborative, and supplychain secure partner for aerospace and defense programs—especially those involving drones, autonomous defense technologies, ruggedized systems, and structural or engine adjacent components.
Why Aerospace & Defense Tech Companies Choose Centracore
Strategic Pivot Toward Defense & Aerospace
Centracore is actively expanding from automotive and commercial vehicle markets into Aerospace & Defense Tech, with strong focus on aerospace and autonomous defensesecurity manufacturers.
HighPrecision Manufacturing for MissionCritical Systems
Expert machining and assembly of billet, cast, and forged aluminum, steel, and iron components across U.S. and Mexico operations.
Advanced Aluminum HighPressure Die Casting
Lightweight, highstrength structures for autonomous systems, UAV propulsion housings, electronic warfare modules, and ruggedized defense hardware.
EndtoEnd Product Development & Rapid Prototyping
Full support—from part design and material/process selection to rapid prototyping—tailored to fastcycle defense programs and drone platform iteration.
Advancing Toward Aerospace Grade Quality
Centracore is preparing for AS9100 certification, further strengthening its readiness for aviation, space, and defense supply chains.
Secure, DualCountry Manufacturing Footprint
St. Clair, MI (engineering + machining) and Querétaro, MX (highpressure die casting) provide resilient, nearshore capacity for defense production.
Aligned With NextGeneration Defense Needs
Capabilities positioned for drone systems, counterUAS, AIenabled hardware, autonomous platforms, and rapid deployment manufacturing demands.
