U.S. defense contractor specializing in aerospace, intelligence, and security solutions including unmanned systems and advanced technologies.
| Type | Prime |
|---|---|
| Ownership | Private |
| Founded | 1963 |
| Headquarters | 🇺🇸 Sparks, United States |
| Region | NORTH AM |
Sierra Nevada Corporation (SNC) is a major U.S. defense prime contractor headquartered in Sparks, Nevada. The company operates across multiple segments including aerospace systems, intelligence and security, and advanced technologies, with significant involvement in UAV development, space systems, and defense electronics.
SNC is known for programs including the Dream Chaser spaceplane, various unmanned aerial systems, and intelligence/surveillance solutions for government and military customers.
Founded in 1963, Sierra Nevada Corporation grew from a small electronics company into a major defense contractor through organic growth and strategic acquisitions. The company has maintained private ownership while becoming one of the largest defense primes in the U.S.