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Guide · 8 min

Supplier diversity in defense and aerospace: subcontracting your way to prime contracts

Defense and aerospace is the single largest sector for federally mandated diverse supplier spend. For most diverse firms, the entry point is …

· Mario Bailey

Guide

Guide · 8 min

How to become a Raytheon Technologies diverse supplier

RTX (formerly Raytheon Technologies) operates one of the largest supplier diversity programs in defense. Here is what diverse suppliers need to know …

· Mario Bailey

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Guide · 8 min

How to become a General Dynamics diverse supplier

General Dynamics is a $42 billion defense contractor with formal small and diverse business programs. This guide covers what diverse suppliers need …

· Mario Bailey

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Guide · 7 min

How to become an L3Harris Technologies diverse supplier

L3Harris Technologies is a $21 billion defense electronics company with active supplier diversity goals. Here is what diverse suppliers need to know …

· Mario Bailey

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Guide · 7 min

How to become a Raytheon Missiles and Defense diverse supplier

Raytheon Missiles and Defense (RMD) is one of four RTX business units, focused on missile systems, precision weapons, air defense, and radar. …

· Mario Bailey

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Guide · 7 min

How to become a BAE Systems diverse supplier

BAE Systems' U.S. operations are a $14 billion defense contractor with active small business subcontracting programs. This guide covers portal registration, which …

· Mario Bailey

Guide

Guide · 8 min

How to become a Northrop Grumman diverse supplier

Northrop Grumman spends more than $2 billion annually with small and diverse businesses. This guide covers registration, certifications, sourcing categories, and what …

Apr 22, 2026 · Mario Bailey

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Guide · 8 min

How to become a Lockheed Martin supplier (and how its small business program actually works)

Registering with Lockheed Martin takes a web form. Getting a contract is a different process entirely. Here's how LM actually selects suppliers, …

Apr 3, 2026 · Mario Bailey

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Guide · 9 min

How to become an RTX (Raytheon) supplier: the real procurement path

RTX registration takes minutes, but registration is not a contract. Here's how RTX's supplier diversity and small business programs actually work, and …

Jan 15, 2026 · Maya Okonkwo

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