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Aerospace & Defense
Our team of U.S. and international industry specialists are dedicated to enhancing the global competitiveness of the U.S. aerospace and defense industry, expanding market access, and increasing exports. The Aerospace Team uses our presence in 200 global cities to help you foster new business relationships and expand the world-wide presence of U.S. firms.
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Top Markets Reports
The International Trade Administration's Top Markets Series is meant to help exporters determine their next export market by comparing opportunities across borders. Each report ranks future export opportunities within a particular industry based on a sector-specific methodology. The reports provide a detailed assessment of the competitiveness landscape within a sector, as well as the opportunities and challenges facing U.S. exporters in key markets.

Aerospace & Defense Industry

Our aerospace industry specialists are dedicated to enhancing the global competitiveness of the U.S. aerospace and defense industry, expanding market access, and increasing exports. The Aerospace & Defense Team uses our presence in 200 global cities to help you foster new business relationships and expand the world-wide presence of U.S. firms.

How Can We Help You Expand Your Exports?

Our team members are experts in international business development and your best resource for business growth and job creation. Learn more about the ways we can assist your firm:
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Market Research
Learn about market conditions, opportunities, regulations, and business customs for best prospect markets as prepared by industry experts at U.S. embassies worldwide.
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Trade Counseling
International Trade Specialists are available to discuss your company’s exporting needs. Locate an industry specialist near you.
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Aerospace & Defense Data
Create a customized data visualization leveraging aerospace and defense data to drive the development of your firm's export strategy and identify your next target export market.
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Our Services
From counseling, to matchmaking, to market intelligence, our global network of trade professionals - located throughout the United States and in nearly 80 countries - can help your firm expand your exports.
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Aerospace and Defense Resource Guide
The 2020-2021 edition of the Aerospace and Defense Resource Guide provides in-country market research from our aerospace specialists around the world.
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Aerospace & Defense Market Intelligence

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See our latest market intelligence related to the aerospace and defense industry.
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Tanzania Aerospace Sector

New regulatory regimes in Tanzania have opened the possibility for the commercial operation of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV). 

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UK Defense Market Windfarm Mitigation

The UK MOD is seeking to identify innovations that can provide offshore windfarm mitigation for UK Air Defense surveillance. 

Aviation United Kingdom
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India Airports and Ports Development

The Government of India has allocated $83.2b for infrastructure creating new export opportunities in airports and ports development.

Airport and Ground Support Equipment India Export Potential
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Business Service Providers

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Business Service Providers

The Global Aerospace & Defense Team’s Business Service Providers (BSP) Directory is designed to help U.S. aerospace and defense companies identify professional service providers to assist them in the assessment, completion, and/or financing of an export transaction. 

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