Defense Manufacturing

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Burke Defense Capacity

For When Mission Success Matters

When schedules tighten, supplier capacity becomes constrained, or critical programs require additional manufacturing support, Burke Aerospace delivers responsive, U.S.-based manufacturing solutions backed by aerospace-grade quality systems and defense-focused expertise.

Burke Aerospace partners with defense primes, tier 1 suppliers, and government contractors to provide precision machining, advanced EDM services, and production capacity for mission-critical programs.

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CERTIFICATIONS & QUALIFICATIONS

  • AS9100 Certified Quality Management System
  • ITAR Registered Facility
  • Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB)
  • 100% U.S.-Based Manufacturing
  • Aerospace and Defense Manufacturing Expertise
  • Full Traceability and Quality Documentation
  • Precision Machining and Advanced EDM Capabilities

Supporting Critical Supply Chains

Today’s defense programs face increasing pressure from supply chain disruptions, capacity shortages, extended lead times, and domestic sourcing requirements.

Defense Challenges We Solve:

Capacity Constraints

When existing suppliers cannot support demand, Burke provides qualified manufacturing capacity to keep programs moving.

Long Lead Times

Responsive scheduling and production support help reduce delays and improve program execution.

Supplier Risk Reduction

Add Burke as a secondary or alternate source to reduce dependency on a single supplier.

Domestic Manufacturing Requirements

All manufacturing is performed in the United States, supporting supply chain security and domestic sourcing initiatives.

Surge Production Requirements

Rapid response manufacturing support when programs experience increased demand.

Complex Machining Challenges

Precision machining and advanced EDM capabilities for components requiring tight tolerances and specialized manufacturing processes.

Supported Defense Platforms

Air Systems

  • Fighter Aircraft
  • Rotorcraft
  • UAV and UAS Systems
  • Aircraft Engine Components
  • Defense Aviation Systems

Naval Systems

  • Submarine Programs
  • Surface Combatants
  • Shipboard Components
  • Naval Propulsion Support

Ground Systems

  • Weapons Systems
  • Ground Combat Vehicles
  • Tactical Equipment
  • Fire Control Systems

Space Systems

  • Launch Platforms
  • Satellite Components
  • Space Propulsion Systems
  • Ground Support Equipment

UAS / Counter UAS Manufacturing

Rapid Airframe & Component Prototyping & NPI

Leveraging lean manufacturing and short-cycle work cells, we support fast design iteration for new drone technologies — including sensor mounts, airframe sub-assemblies, and custom housings.

Advanced Manufacturing Capabilities

Precision CNC Machining

Burke Aerospace manufactures complex, tight-tolerance components for aerospace and defense applications.

  • Multi-axis machining
  • Complex geometries
  • Tight-tolerance manufacturing
  • Prototype through production

High-Speed EDM Drilling

A specialized capability supporting demanding aerospace and defense applications.

  • Cooling hole drilling
  • Difficult material processing
  • Precision feature creation
  • High-volume repeatability

Wire EDM

Ideal for intricate features, tight tolerances, and hard-to-machine materials.

  • Engine structural components
  • Combustor and turbine hardware
  • Precision aerospace brackets and housings

Sinker EDM

Supports highly complex geometries that cannot be produced using conventional machining methods.

Inspection & Quality Assurance

  • CMM Inspection
  • First Article Inspection
  • Process Validation
  • Full Manufacturing Traceability
  • Customer-Specific Quality Requirements

Additive Manufacturing

Enables the production of complex parts and tooling with reduced lead times and design flexibility not achievable through traditional machining alone.

  • Prototype components
  • Tooling and fixtures
  • Development hardware
  • Advanced aerospace concepts

Why Defense Contractors Choose Burke

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Challenge

Current supplier is overloaded.

Burke Solution

Additional qualified manufacturing capacity.

Challenge

Lead times are impacting program schedules.

Burke Solution

Responsive production support and scheduling flexibility.

Challenge

Single-source supplier risk.

Burke Solution

Secondary-source manufacturing support.

Challenge

Domestic sourcing requirements.

Burke Solution

100% U.S.-based manufacturing.

Challenge

Complex EDM requirements.

Burke Solution

Advanced EDM expertise and specialized equipment.

Challenge

Small business participation goals.

Burke Solution

SDVOSB manufacturing partner.

Transferring a Program to Burke

Many defense contractors face challenges with underperforming suppliers, production bottlenecks, and quality concerns. Our team works with customers to evaluate opportunities and create a smooth transition process that minimizes program risk.

Burke Aerospace supports:

  • Supplier transition projects
  • Alternate source qualification
  • Capacity recovery efforts
  • Production ramp-up initiatives
  • Schedule recovery programs
  • Legacy supplier replacement
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Need Immediate Support?

If your program requires immediate manufacturing support, our team can quickly evaluate opportunities and determine how we can help. 

Regularly Providing Support for:

  • Supplier disruptions
  • Capacity shortages
  • Production delays
  • Schedule recovery efforts
  • Urgent machining requirements
  • Prototype acceleration projects
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Supporting Prime Contractor Objectives

As a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business, Burke Aerospace helps defense contractors strengthen their supplier base while supporting government contracting objectives.

Benefits include:

  • SDVOSB participation support
  • Domestic manufacturing alignment
  • Supply chain resiliency initiatives
  • Industrial base expansion efforts
  • U.S. manufacturing priorities
  • Long-term supplier development

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