OHIO DEFENSE INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION
The Ohio Defense Industry Association is the only statewide organization established to support and grow the defense industry throughout Ohio.

Member-Driven
Developing consensus policies and collective action on issues impacting members

Effective Advocacy
Advocating at all levels of government for Ohio’s defense companies

United Voice
Enhancing industry unity and effectiveness across Ohio and in Washington, D.C.

Guided by Experts
Defense professionals provide invaluable counsel to ODIA leadership
ODIA Mission
To support and promote Ohio’s defense industry and advance public policy that positively impacts our members and warfighters.
“National security is a team sport and Ohio is a key player on that team. You support our workforce and provide our workforce to accomplish that mission.”
Lt. Gen. Carl E. Schaefer
Deputy commander Air Force Materiel Command at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base
Ohio Is Key To U.S. National Security

25+
Installations, National Guard Stations & More

291,000*
Defense-Related Contracts Awarded

3,260*
Contractor Companies
Ohio Defense Industry Impact

5.9%
of Ohio’s Economy

$69B
Gross Output

$40B
Economic Impact

380,500
Total Jobs
Source: Ohio Military & Federal Fact Book 2021, JobsOhio / *FY 2015 – H1 2020