Programs & Capabilities Careers Company News Suppliers Contact Company Careers Contact Investors Defense Overview Programs Defense Overview Winning Programs Start with Spirit Built to Win. Spirit AeroSystems is home to some of the world’s leading aerostructures engineers and manufacturing minds, with a legacy of aerostructure work stretching back to the world's first aircraft production run, of Wright Brothers aircraft, in 1909 and defense work in World War I. We’re applying our recognized design-build capabilities and commercial best practices to defense programs, delivering lower costs and innovative solutions for today’s warfighters. Take Action Innovative solutions for defense programs. CONTACT SPIRIT With the recent acquisition of @FiberMaterials, we now offer the industry’s most trusted, high temperature composite materials that enable hypersonic flight. We are ready to accelerate your hypersonic program! WATCH NOW The Future of Defense Spirit AeroSystems is committed to delivering the next generation of military aircraft — leading manufacturing for large, advanced composite aerostructures. SEE WHAT'S NEXT Design-Build Difference With over a century of experience in aircraft design and manufacturing, Spirit AeroSystems leverages unique design-build capabilities to meet the evolving needs of the warfighter. This experience helps Spirit keep costs lower and quality high. Complex Composites Spirit is a world leader in designing and building complex composite structures, providing advanced composite solutions for several commercial and defense projects. Among these is the cockpit and cabin assembly of the Sikorsky CH-53K King Stallion, which provides a significant performance upgrade for the U.S. Marines. Leveraged Experience Spirit is demonstrating the value of leveraging the best practices employed in the production of commercial aircraft, helping military customers benefit from a more robust, cost-effective and reliable end product. Defense Aviation Legacy Spirit AeroSystems’ history includes producing some of the most important aircraft for the nation’s security, including the R31, the most advanced Airship in World War I, the iconic B-29 Superfortress of World War II and the B-52 Stratofortress in the nuclear age. Spirit’s commitment to delivering innovation for the warfighter continues today. Explore More Design-Build Focus Defense Programs Leveraged Experience Historic Legacy Programs Overview Commercial Defense Fabrication Research & Technology MRO Services Chemical Processing Precision Assembly Systems Integration Engineering Component Repair Rotables Careers Careers Overview Success at Spirit Total Rewards Internships Veterans Alumni Recalls Company Overview Programs Sustainability Ethics & Compliance Certifications Community Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Global Locations and Contacts Investors Investors Suppliers News Customer / Supplier Login GCS&S Customer Login Fabrication Login Employee Login EEO Is the Law E-Verify (English) Spirit EEO Policy © 2021 Spirit AeroSystems, Inc. Contact Sitemap Terms of Use Privacy Policy Cookie Policy Careers Search Cookies Settings Spirit AeroSystems uses cookies to optimize your experience on this site and to offer you services and communications tailored to your interests. You can either accept all these cookies (necessary, performance, targeting) by clicking “Accept All Cookies” or click “Cookie Settings” to set your preferences. For more information, visit our Cookie Policy. Cookies Settings Accept All Cookies