Live-fire exercise of a man-portable missile system, demonstrating the need for absolute reliability in precision-manufactured defense components.

Comprehensive Solutions for Aerospace, Space, and Defense

At JGA Space & Defense, we deliver end-to-end engineering and manufacturing solutions that power the most critical applications in aerospace, space, and defense. Our expertise spans advanced composites, precision machining, and integrated design, enabling us to support our customers from concept to delivery. With decades of experience and a commitment to innovation, we are trusted by industry leaders to deliver components that perform under the most extreme conditions.

Our Core Capabilities

Solid Rocket Motor (SRM) Propulsion Systems

Design and manufacture of advanced SRM ablative insulators and nozzle assemblies for defense and space applications.

Expertise in next-generation hypersonic rocket nozzles, optimized for high-temperature and high-stress environments.

Turn-key source for SRM nozzles, from metallic structures to insulated final assembly.

Specialty Composites

Manufacturing of lightweight, heat-resistant composite materials for SRM propulsion systems and aerospace applications

Proprietary processes for optimizing composite performance in extreme environments, including hypersonic and space.

In-house physical and chemical properties testing to ensure product performance and reliability in mission-critical scenarios.

Precision Machining

State-of-the-art CNC machining capabilities, including 5-axis milling and turning, for high-tolerance components.

Tenured employee base with decades of precision machining experience rooted in the pressures, performance and safety critical nature within one of NASCAR’s premier championship race teams.  

Proficiency in working with advanced materials such as stainless, aluminum, titanium, Inconel, carbon-carbon and other high-strength alloys.

Rigorous quality control processes, including Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM) inspections and non-destructive testing (NDT)

Engineering & Design Support

Collaborative design services to develop custom solutions that meet stringent mission requirements.

Advanced CAD/CAM software and simulation tools to optimize component performance and manufacturability.

Rapid prototyping and iterative testing to accelerate development timelines.

Quality Assurance & Certifications

ISO9001, AS9100, NIST-800-171 cyber security and ITAR standards ensuring compliance with aerospace and defense industry standards.

Comprehensive traceability and documentation for all components, meeting the needs of highly regulated markets.

Continuous improvement initiatives to maintain the highest standards of reliability and performance.

Expanding Our Reach

Strategically located in the Southeastern United States, our state-of-the-art manufacturing facility is equipped with advanced machinery and dedicated environmentally controlled spaces allowing us to support and drive innovation in SRM propulsion and aerospace components. Our expanded capacity underscores our commitment to meeting the growing demands of our customers and contributing to the U.S. defense supply chain.

Precision manufacturing floor at JGA Space & Defense in Huntersville, featuring advanced Mitsubishi Wire EDM capabilities for tight-tolerance defense hardware.

Rocket Motor Hardware & Assemblies

JGA Space and Defense is an industry leader in the unique materials and processes used for the manufacturing of rocket motor insulation and assemblies. We provide manufacturing for mission critical hardware across all markets from manned space launch to the most advanced hypersonic missile defense systems.

Horizontal static test firing of a solid propellant rocket motor on a test stand, highlighting high-performance propulsion capabilities for defense and space launch.

Design & Engineering Support

JGA provides valuable feedback on materials and manufacturing best practices to ultimately yield improved quality and manufacturability for our customers. Our team develops solutions to resolve challenges in existing projects as well as identify risk and potential solutions in next generation designs.

Vertical launch of a tactical defense missile, demonstrating the extreme thermal environment that requires JGA's high-temperature solid rocket motor insulation and nozzle assemblies

Growth & Strategic Capacity Partner

JGA leadership is experienced in the rapid and responsible growth of complex manufacturing. We continuously communicate with our customers to understand demand and supply chain challenges so we can provide coordinated solutions through strategic capacity and capabilities expansion.

Precision Machining

Row of Doosan CNC machining centers at JGA Space & Defense, demonstrating high-volume precision manufacturing capacity for aerospace and defense contracts.

Advanced CNC Machining

Utilizing state-of-the-art 5-axis CNC milling and turning machines to produce complex, high-tolerance components.

Capable of machining intricate geometries for aerospace, space, and defense applications, ensuring precision to microns.

Flexible production processes to accommodate both low-volume prototypes and high-volume production runs.

Industrial 3D printing center at JGA Space & Defense, utilized for rapid prototyping and complex geometry production using aerospace-grade thermoplastics.

Materials Expertise

Extensive experience with advanced materials, including titanium, tungsten, Inconel, aluminum, and high-strength steel alloys.

Specialized processes for machining composites and hybrid materials used in aerospace and defense.

Optimized workflows to maintain material integrity and meet stringent performance requirements.

Mahr precision metrology station performing dimensional inspection in the JGA Quality Lab, ensuring strict adherence to AS9100 aerospace standards.

Quality Assurance

Comprehensive metallurgical laboratory and inspection processes using Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMM), laser scanning, and non-destructive testing (NDT).

Adherence to AS9100 standards, ensuring traceability and compliance with aerospace and defense regulations and NIST-800-171 cyber security and ITAR standards.

Dedicated quality control teams to oversee every stage of production, from raw material to final delivery.