2026 aerospace and defense trade mission to Poland
November 10-20, 2026Online directory
Washington aerospace and defense: Built for global partnerships
With more than a century of aerospace expertise and a network of more than 1,500 suppliers, Washington state is a global center for commercial aviation and defense. Companies can source, manufacture, test, certify, deliver and modify products all in-state. This integrated ecosystem supports advanced manufacturing, precision engineering and technologies for commercial, military and dual-use applications.
Expanding opportunities to Poland
Poland’s growing economy, manufacturing sector and membership in the European Union and NATO make it a strategic market for Washington’s aerospace and defense companies. Its proximity to Ukraine and role in regional commerce and military logistics create opportunities for international partnerships and supply-chain development.
Building on three years of engagement with Poland and Ukraine, the Washington State Department of Commerce is leading this trade mission to connect Washington aerospace and defense companies with prospective partners, explore new markets and expand international sales opportunities.
Technologies for evolving markets
From aircraft structures and uncrewed aerial systems to sensors, navigation and secure communications, Washington companies deliver technologies that address evolving aerospace and defense needs. These capabilities support opportunities for international collaboration, industrial partnerships and global supply-chain development. They include:
- Advanced technologies. Global applications. Directed energy and photonics, advanced laser technologies for demanding industrial and defense applications.
- Uncrewed and autonomous systems Technologies supporting UAS operations, software integration and autonomous capabilities.
- Precision navigation and sensing Inertial sensors, gyroscopes and navigation technologies for aerospace and defense.
- Next-generation aviation Electrical and technology systems supporting evolving aircraft platforms
A few highlights from the 2025 Rebuild Ukraine event
2025 Washington delegates
Meeting with the Kyiv representatives
A visit from Deputy Secretary of state, Richard Verma
Aerospace and defense delegate companies from Washington state
Applied Navigation
Applied Navigation makes autopilots for UAVs (helicopter, fixed wing, hybrid, and multi-rotor). We will help you achieve new missions and opportunities our focus is quality and cost. Our support is unmatched because your success is our success.
Products and services
The Quattro Flight Management System (FMS): Is used by proven, mission-ready UAVs. No other autopilot offers the support, airworthiness, and ease of use found with Quattro. It is the clear choice for systems that require reliable operation in adverse environments with precision.
The Quatro Pitot Node: Samples airspeed and barometric altitude and communicates this information to the autopilot over CAN bus, removing hazards associated with pinched hoses and leaky connections in typical pneumatic systems.
Vigilant Spirit: A modern UAS operator control interface with a capable plugin architecture. It is streamlined by including only the elements needed to perform preflight, mission objectives, and emergency procedures.
Contact:
Rachel Boshears, Director of Business Development
Phone: +1 (808) 652-6782
Email: Rachel.Boshears@Appliednav.com
Gladiator Technologies
Since 2005, Gladiator Technologies has been a leader in designing and manufacturing low-noise, high-performance MEMS-based inertial sensors and systems, including: gyros, accelerometers, IMUs and GPS-aided inertial navigation systems. These environmentally robust, cost-effective inertial products have been proven on a variety of missiles, torpedoes, unmanned vehicles and various other air, sea, and ground platforms.
Contact:
Eric Yates, Chief Business Development Officer
Phone: +1 (206) 755-4327
Email: Eric.Yates@Gladiatortechnologies.com
nLIGHT, Inc.
nLIGHT (NASDAQ: LASR) is a leading U.S. defense technology company focused on high-energy lasers for Counter-UAS, air defense and directed energy applications. With vertically integrated manufacturing and decades of defense innovation, nLIGHT supplies advanced laser capabilities to the U.S. military and allies. The company recently secured the $627M Joint Laser Weapon Systems (JLWS) contract and is expanding its European operations to support Make-in-EU initiatives and localized defense production.
Products
Laser effectors for counter-Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) and counter-missile defense missions.
Contact:
Joe DeBartolo, VP BD
Phone: +1 (360) 608-2255
Email: Joe.Debartolo@nlight.net
Omniris
Omniris Group’s purpose is to make geospatial intelligence accessible, actionable and independent of any single sensor, cloud or platform. Our vision is a world where drone, satellite, IoT and AI data flow seamlessly from cloud to edge, turning imagery into real-time intelligence. We enable organizations to understand, monitor and act on the physical world—anywhere, including environments without internet connectivity.
Products and services
Omniris provides geospatial intelligence products and services combining drones, satellites, IoT sensors, AI and digital twins. Services include drone data collection, 2D orthomosaics, 3D models, infrastructure and agricultural analysis, site monitoring, change detection and AI-powered insights. Our platform operates across cloud and edge environments, while G-Box provides portable, offline geospatial processing and AI for construction, agriculture, telecom, energy, emergency response and defense.
Contact:
Keith McCall, CEO
Phone: +1 (425) 503-1693
Email: Keith.Mccall@Omniris.world
Sting Solutions
Sting Solutions creates acoustic optics systems for infantry soldiers in drone occupied environments. Our patented system helps soldiers shoot drones at night by allowing them to see the sound waves emitted by propellers.
Contact:
Jared Hunt, CEO
Phone: +1 (310) 493-1098
Email: Jared@StingSolutions.com
ZT1 Technology
ZT1 Technology specializes in electric propulsion, advanced power systems and safety-critical electronics for next-generation aviation. Founded in 2024, the company develops integrated technologies designed to make electric aircraft more efficient, affordable and accessible. Its engineering expertise spans electric motors, power electronics, battery systems, thermal management and aircraft integration.
Through strategic industry collaborations, ZT1 advances aircraft electrification, intelligent energy management and advanced propulsion technologies. The company is also developing AI-enabled energy management and predictive monitoring solutions for aviation and microgrid applications, with a focus on scalable technologies that support commercial aviation, emerging air mobility and international markets.
Core Capabilities
- Electric Propulsion Systems: Design and development of integrated electric motors, propulsion architectures and power electronics for electric aircraft.
- Advanced Power and Energy Management: Battery systems, power generation and distribution, thermal management and microgrid technologies.
- Safety-Critical Aerospace Electronics: Hardware and software engineering, avionics integration, flight controls and certification-oriented system design.
- AI-Enabled Aviation Technologies: Predictive health monitoring, fleet performance optimization and intelligent energy management for aviation applications.
Contact:
Dr. Youcef Abdelli
Founder & CEO
Phone: +1 (425) 393-8776
Email: Yabdelli@Zt1tech.com
Learn more about the other tracts on our trip to Poland
We invite you to visit our Washington state energy and construction trade mission to Poland online directory, taking place at the same time. These industry representatives will also participate the Rebuild Ukraine Conference and Exhibition.
Meet our team
Our experts help you do business in and with Washington state. Whether you want to locate a new facility or find a partner, we will help you expand.
Joanna Boatwright
International Trade Specialist – aerospace and defense
Isabelle De Wulf
Managing Director, Small Business Export Assistance (SBEA)
Washington State
Department of Commerce
Apply for an export voucher and reduce your export-related expenses
The Washington State Department of Commerce’s Export Voucher Program provides direct cash assistance to qualifying small businesses to help them expand their international sales.
The State Trade Expansion Program (STEP) is funded in part through a grant with the U.S. Small Business Administration and in accordance with Section 632 of Public Law 117-328, State’s total STEP program cost is $1,200,000 of which 75% is Federal Share of $900,000 and Non-Federal Share of $300,000.