Lima, Ohio
Confirmed manufacturing
Joint Systems Manufacturing Center
The U.S. Army identifies this Aegis Dynamics-operated facility as manufacturing, repairing, and refurbishing armored combat vehicles.
Aegis Ground Dynamics
Existing customerDefense - Ground Vehicles
- Website
- aegisdynamics-demo.com
- Source-file ID
- DEMO-P01 From Phase 1; final Apex Industrial ID pending
- Brief generated
- October 22, 2026
- Research reviewed
- July 2026
- Relationship
- Suzanne · Relationship level 3 of 3
Why this account, why now, and what to do
Aegis Ground Dynamics is an A priority account, led by a sourced relevant hiring signal.
Aegis Ground Dynamics opened multiple Buyer and Supply Chain Procurement roles in Sterling Heights, Michigan, to manage end-to-end competitive sourcing, RFP negotiations, and subcontract execution across combat vehicle programs. The FY2027 US defense budget request allocates $16.8 billion for Land Power modernization of armored vehicles, a funded sector expansion directly benefiting Aegis Dynamics's core ground combat vehicle business.
Account snapshot
Confirmed Phase 1 firmographic and relationship data- Account status
- Existing customer
- Website
- aegisdynamics-demo.com
- Current company description
- Aegis Ground Dynamics develops and produces tracked and wheeled military vehicles, combat systems, and supporting capabilities for U.S. and allied forces. Source
- Industry
- Defense - Ground Vehicles
- Operating scope
- United States - ground combat vehicles (Sterling Heights MI)
- Innovation profile
- High Innovation
- Known relationship
- Suzanne · Relationship level 3 of 3
- Current priority
- A - Act Now · 78.4 / 100
- Opportunities / revenue
- Pending Apex Industrial confirmation
Manufacturing locations
Evidence status distinguishes confirmed, planned, and review-needed sitesOnly locations with sourced operational evidence are shown. A corporate address alone is not treated as proof of manufacturing.
How the score was built
Fit - account and capability match66.7
Timing - public signal urgency36.0
Relationship multiplierx 1.6
Relationship level 3 of 3 · relationship contribution
Aegis Ground Dynamics is currently A - Act Now. The strongest cited reason is: Aegis Ground Dynamics opened multiple Buyer and Supply Chain Procurement roles in Sterling Heights, Michigan, to manage end-to-end competitive sourcing, RFP negotiations, and subcontract execution across combat vehicle programs.
- Scores are rounded prioritization inputs, not precise measurements.
- A score does not predict a sale; it helps sequence attention.
- Timing can move quickly, while fit and relationship usually move more slowly.
Biweekly signal refresh · scored July 2026
What changed
Researched public signals · Biweekly signal refresh-
Aegis Ground Dynamics opened multiple Buyer and Supply Chain Procurement roles in Sterling Heights, Michigan, to manage end-to-end competitive sourcing, RFP negotiations, and subcontract execution across combat vehicle programs.
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In an SEC Form 8-K filing, Aegis Dynamics Corporation announced that its board of directors elected Danny Deep as Chief Executive Officer effective January 1, 2027, succeeding Phebe N. Novakovic as she transitions to Executive Chairman. Deep previously served as President of Aegis Ground Dynamics (2020-2024) and Executive Vice President of Combat Systems (2024-2025).
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The U.S. Army awarded Aegis Ground Dynamics a $49.3 million contract modification for Stryker Double-V Hull A1 (DVH A1) production, supporting manufacturing at Sterling Heights and Lima facilities.
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Aegis Ground Dynamics is recruiting Manufacturing Engineering Staff at its Lima, Ohio Joint Systems Manufacturing Center to oversee capital plant modernization and industrial base capacity studies.
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The U.S. Army prepared for the troop-testing phase of the Bradley replacement vehicle (XM30), with Aegis Ground Dynamics having delivered its first prototypes for soldier touchpoint evaluation.
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Aegis Ground Dynamics celebrated the ribbon-cutting of its multiyear, multimillion-dollar modernized headquarters in Sterling Heights, Michigan, supporting nearly 2,000 employees and ground-combat vehicle programs.
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The Defense Post reported a $54.3 million U.S. Army contract for Aegis Ground Dynamics to provide Stryker field-level maintenance, field service representatives, and fielding activities through August 2031. Work locations and funding will be set through future orders, so Apex Industrial should validate any supplier or sustainment-support path.
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Aegis Ground Dynamics announced completion of a multiyear, multimillion-dollar modernization of its Sterling Heights headquarters, which supports nearly 2,000 employees and its ground-combat programs. Apex Industrial should validate the facility scope and any supplier-development need.
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Aegis Dynamics reported $112.5 billion of defense backlog, with growth partly driven by awards to produce armored combat support vehicles in Combat Systems, the parent segment for Aegis Ground Dynamics.
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Aegis Dynamics was awarded the next phase in the Advanced Reconnaissance Vehicle competition, a program advancing toward production with machined-component content, directly in the US ground combat vehicle scope.
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The FY2027 US defense budget request allocates $16.8 billion for Land Power modernization of armored vehicles, a funded sector expansion directly benefiting Aegis Dynamics's core ground combat vehicle business.
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Aegis Dynamics won a $450M USMC Advanced Reconnaissance Vehicle contract, an announced program award entering production with machined-component content, in scope for US ground vehicles.
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George Hawke, former Director of Global Supply Chain Management at Aegis Dynamics, is listed as retired, indicating departure of an incumbent buying-center leader without a confirmed successor named in evidence.
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Oshkosh Defense, a named Aegis Dynamics peer, cited readiness gaps and eyed a potential new JLTV deal, signaling supply/production strain among ground vehicle peers that could point to similar vulnerabilities or dual-source openings.
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Army budget materials reveal a sweeping XM30 push with a $4B bet, reflecting sector-level funded growth directly relevant to Aegis Dynamics's ground vehicle segment.
Account fit
Static account factsAegis Ground Dynamics develops and produces tracked and wheeled military vehicles, combat systems, and supporting capabilities for U.S. and allied forces.
- Account type
- Customer
- Industry
- Defense - Ground Vehicles
- Operating scope
- United States - ground combat vehicles (Sterling Heights MI)
- Peer context
- Sentinel Defense Technologies, Oshkosh Defense
Relationship and access path
Known relationship
Suzanne
Relationship level 3 of 3
Apex Industrial supplied a known relationship path. This is first-party context and should be validated before outreach.
Access path: Start with Suzanne to identify the right plant, program, operations leader, or sourcing owner.
Recommended contacts
Apex Industrial-provided relationships and validated public profilesPublic profiles and email details require salesperson validation before outreach. Missing email fields may be supplied by Apex Industrial where available.
| Name | Role | Location | Relevance | Status / source | Rep Assistant | |
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| Suzanne | Known Apex Industrial relationship contact | Details pending Apex Industrial confirmation | Relationship path | EmailSmallBusiness@gd-ms.comProvided by Apex Industrial · verify before sending | High Supplied by Apex Industrial account team · Apex Industrial account team |
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| Alyssa Stone | Section Manager Advanced Procurement & Subcontracts | Sterling Heights, Michigan, US | Procurement / supply chain | Emailstone@aegisdynamics-demo.comProspeo verified · verify before sending | Medium Prospeo current-role match · August 2026 · LinkedIn profile via Prospeo |
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| George Hawke | Director, Global Supply Chain Management | Sterling Heights, Michigan, US | Procurement / supply chain | EmailNot returned by Prospeo free-tier search | Medium Prospeo current-role match · August 2026 · LinkedIn profile via Prospeo |
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| Jim Davis | Managing Director Of Operations | Killeen, Texas, US | Operations / manufacturing | Emailjdavis@gd.comProspeo verified · verify before sending | Medium Prospeo current-role match · August 2026 · LinkedIn profile via Prospeo |
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| Krishna Jelinski | Director, Global Supply Chain | Sterling Heights, Michigan, US | Procurement / supply chain | Emailjelinski@aegisdynamics-demo.comProspeo verified · verify before sending | Medium Prospeo current-role match · August 2026 · LinkedIn profile via Prospeo |
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Suzanne
High
Known Apex Industrial relationship contact
- Location
- Details pending Apex Industrial confirmation
- Relevance
- Relationship path
- Status
- Supplied by Apex Industrial account team
- SmallBusiness@gd-ms.comProvided by Apex Industrial · verify before sending
Alyssa Stone
Medium
Section Manager Advanced Procurement & Subcontracts
- Location
- Sterling Heights, Michigan, US
- Relevance
- Procurement / supply chain
- Status
- Prospeo current-role match · August 2026
- stone@aegisdynamics-demo.comProspeo verified · verify before sending
George Hawke
Medium
Director, Global Supply Chain Management
- Location
- Sterling Heights, Michigan, US
- Relevance
- Procurement / supply chain
- Status
- Prospeo current-role match · August 2026
- Not returned by Prospeo free-tier search
Jim Davis
Medium
Managing Director Of Operations
- Location
- Killeen, Texas, US
- Relevance
- Operations / manufacturing
- Status
- Prospeo current-role match · August 2026
- jdavis@gd.comProspeo verified · verify before sending
Krishna Jelinski
Medium
Director, Global Supply Chain
- Location
- Sterling Heights, Michigan, US
- Relevance
- Procurement / supply chain
- Status
- Prospeo current-role match · August 2026
- jelinski@aegisdynamics-demo.comProspeo verified · verify before sending
Recommended sales plays
Validate the relevant hiring opportunity
Rationale: Aegis Ground Dynamics opened multiple Buyer and Supply Chain Procurement roles in Sterling Heights, Michigan, to manage end-to-end competitive sourcing, RFP negotiations, and subcontract execution across combat vehicle programs.
Next step: Use the cited event as a discovery opener. Confirm the affected program, facility, timing, and sourcing impact before presenting an Apex Industrial solution.
Map Apex Industrial fit at Lima, Ohio
Rationale: Joint Systems Manufacturing Center has confirmed manufacturing evidence relevant to Apex Industrial's manufacturing-capability discussion.
Next step: Identify the plant leader and sourcing owner, then validate relevant part families, certifications, capacity needs, and supplier onboarding requirements.
Use the strongest available relationship path
Rationale: Apex Industrial supplied a known relationship path. This is first-party context and should be validated before outreach.
Next step: Start with Suzanne to identify the right plant, program, operations leader, or sourcing owner.
Open questions for the account team
- Which manufacturing site, business unit, and program should Apex Industrial prioritize?
- Which recommended contacts are active, in scope, and appropriate for outreach?
- What current revenue, opportunity, qualification, or past-performance context should be added?
- Does Apex Industrial have a warm relationship path that is not yet captured in the source file?
Sources and methodology
- Current company description source
- Aegis Dynamics Careers
- SEC 8-K
- Defense Here
- Aegis Dynamics Careers
- Defence Industry Europe
- Aegis Ground Dynamics
- The Defense Post
- Aegis Ground Dynamics
- SEC 10-Q
- aegisdynamics-demo.com
- thedefensenews.com
- c4defence.com
- linkedin.com
- breakingdefense.com
- breakingdefense.com
- U.S. Army TACOM - JSMC Lima
Public signals, manufacturing locations, and contact candidates require salesperson validation before outreach. Location status labels distinguish confirmed manufacturing from planned or unconfirmed activity.
The priority score is a sequencing aid, not a sales forecast. Scored July 2026 from the frozen Phase 1 baseline; generated October 22, 2026. Biweekly signal refresh.