The term “defense contractor” describes an immense array of
businesses that provide products and services to government
agencies that specialize in various “defense” operations. These
departments of government include various branches of a
military, intelligence and reconnaissance agencies, and even
police departments. Defense contractors either sell products to
these agencies, or provide support services that help these
agencies carry out their various operations. However, defense
contractors should not be confused with private military
contractor (PMC) or mercenary firms that directly support
military operations. Defense contractors rarely provide direct
support of military operations, and no major defense contractor
does so. What do Defense contractors provide? Defense
contractors may sell various defense-related products to
government agencies. Defense contractors are well-known as the
companies that manufacture aircraft, ships, ground vehicles,
weapons, satellites, and electronics for military and defens