Our Legacy, Our Future: JGA Space & Defense

From Racing Precision to Space & Defense Leadership

JGA Space & Defense, headquartered in Huntersville, North Carolina, builds on a rich heritage of engineering excellence that began as Joe Gibbs Manufacturing Solutions (JGMS). Originally established to support the precision demands of Joe Gibbs Racing, JGMS earned a reputation for delivering high-performance components under the most challenging conditions. In 2025, JGMS rebranded to JGA Space & Defense, ushering in a new era of growth and innovation.

Four Joe Gibbs Racing NASCAR vehicles in the workshop, representing the high-performance engineering heritage and precision manufacturing roots of JGA Space & Defense
JGA Space & Defense logo and mission statement overlaying a view of the Earth's horizon from space, representing advanced solutions for aerospace and defense exploration.

Our mission is to empower the aerospace, space, and defense industries with advanced solutions that drive national security and space exploration forward. We specialize in manufacturing solid rocket motor (SRM) insulators, nozzle assemblies, and precision machined components that meet the exacting standards of our customers, including some of the most prominent innovators in the space and defense sectors.

Our Core Values

Precision: Every component we produce is crafted with uncompromising accuracy and quality.

Innovation: We push the boundaries of engineering to deliver solutions for next-generation challenges, from hypersonic propulsion to deep space exploration.

Partnership:
We believe in transparency and work closely communicating with our customers to understand their needs and deliver tailored, mission-critical solutions on time.

Reliability: Our ISO9001, AS9100, NIST-800-171 cyber security and ITAR standard processes ensure consistent performance in the most demanding environments.

Missile defense test launch trajectory lighting up the night sky, representing the mission-critical applications of JGA's aerospace components
Military drone executing a precision strike, illustrating the high-stakes defense applications that rely on JGA's solid rocket motor components and machining

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