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NewsSan Diego Business JournalJuly 30, 2026San Diego

GALT Aerospace Expands San Diego Operations

Defense contractor GALT Aerospace has increased its physical footprint in San Diego during the first half of the year. The company specializes in electronics for command, control, and communication systems.

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Why It Matters

The expansion of a local defense contractor indicates growth in the regional aerospace manufacturing sector and potential changes in local industrial capacity.

Key Facts

  • GALT Aerospace expanded its factory footprint in San Diego.
  • The company now operates two facilities.
  • The expansion was announced in April.
  • The company specializes in command, control, and communication electronics.

Who's Mentioned

personDave Webb“President and COO of GALT Aerospace.”personJohn Kohut“CEO of GALT Aerospace.”organizationGodspeed Capital“Private equity firm that acquired GALT Aerospace in March.”organizationDepartment of the Navy“Awarded the contract for SkyTower 2 systems.”organizationNAVAIR“Naval Air Systems Command that awarded the non-competitive contracts.”organizationGALT Aerospace“Defense contractor specializing in electronics and communications gear.”organizationNorth Star Scientific Corp.“Electronics specialist acquired by GALT Aerospace.”locationSan Diego“The location of the company's expanded facilities.”