Engineering What Powers America

Connecticut builds the technologies that power America’s defense and aerospace industries. From jet engines and helicopters to submarines and advanced defense systems, 153,600 manufacturing professionals drive $26.6 billion in defense production with industry-leading precision and $100,745 average wages.

What Connecticut Makes

Transportation Equipment

Transportation equipment accounts for 46% of Connecticut’s manufacturing GDP, up from 25% in 2014. Jet engines, helicopters, and nuclear submarines are built here.

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Aerospace & Defense

Connecticut leads the nation with $26.6B in annual defense contracts. Companies produce advanced weapons, radar, avionics, and military systems.

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Fabricated Metal Products

Precision machining, metal stamping, and tool-and-die production support aerospace, defense, and industrial markets.

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Connecticut's Manufacturing Impact

153,600 Manufacturing Workers

8.9% of state employment as of August 2025

$100,745 Average Manufacturing Salary

15% above state average, up 5.5% since 2023

$26.6B Defense Contracts

Leading the nation in defense manufacturing

$17.4B Manufacturing Exports

Ranked 27th nationally, second in New England

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