defense

LAI offers complete manufacturing solutions for mission-critical defense-related applications and handles contract manufacturing ranging from precision components to multi-tier supply chain management of assemblies. LAI is an approved supplier to the prime defense contractors, including BAE Systems Armament Systems Division, Boeing Integrated Defense System, General Dynamics, Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman and other defense contractors, such as ATK, Cadillac Gage, Naval Research Laboratory, Raytheon Missile Systems, Textron and United Defense. LAI has the capabilities, capacity and expertise to work with large defense-related programs, including military aircraft, ships, vehicles, armor, weaponry systems and launch equipment.

See LAI's innovative solutions for armor manufacturing, including aircraft armor, vehicle armor and body armor.

Precision-Manufactured Defense Components and Subassemblies

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Armored Security Vehicle (ASV), armored and all-wheel drive.


   Vehicle armor

  • Armor upgrade kit components
  • Ballistic shields
  • Close-out panels
  • Door assemblies
  • Special packaging and kitting of parts
  • Full sections of armor plate

   Aircraft armor

  • Cabin armor components
  • Crew seats, five-axis waterjet trimmed
  • Floor armor components

   Body armor

  • Helmets, five-axis waterjet trimmed
  • Insert plates, five-axis waterjet trimmed
  • Small Arms Protective Inserts (SAPI)
 

   Additional defense-related products

  • Brackets
  • Clamps
  • Structural panels
  • Thin-film eletronic components


Strategic Programs


   MRAPs -- Mine-Resistant Ambush-Protected military vehicles
  • Series of armor and close-out panel subassemblies
  • Strategic solution: Coordinate supply chain management of several manufacturing processes -– including advanced waterjet cutting and trimming, welding, CNC machining, hardward installation, finishing, painting, kitting and special packaging for assembly on the vehicle.
  • Manage logistics of supply chain management and throughput from nationwide LAI production facilities
   Buffalo, Cougar, RG-31, Husky, M117 ASV armored vehicles
  • Advanced armor panels for vehicles
  • Strategic solution: Develop advanced technologies to minimize the capital required for ramp-up to full production 
  • Handle logistics and supply chain management of producting armor kits and shipping directly to assembly site
    Advanced chamfered armor applications
  • Advanced armor panels for vehicles
  • Strategic solution: Develop new process for advanced cutting and processing of large armor sheets, and use Lean initiatives to improve throughput
 

Quantifiable Values

  • Meet performance metrics standards, including 100% on-time delivery
  • Propose technical solutions based on manufacturing expertise and advanced manufacturing technologies
  • Maintain long-term, best value supplier relationship while delivering mission-critical components and sub-assemblies
  • Reduce material costs by approximately 12% and production time on parts series by approximately 15%
  • Adapt to change, responding to needs of cutting costs and delivering products faster
  • Leverage understanding of product lifecycle management and production scaling
  • Optimize workflow processes and logistics of materials handling