OHIO DEFENSE INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION

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

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

Source

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