AEROSPACE AND DEFENSE FINANCING
Align with a trusted partner and prime contractor of the U.S. government.
U.S. Bank is a strategic resource to the defense industrial base. We are a top 5 bank with a strong balance sheet and an aerospace, defense and government services team with more than 100 years of combined experience.
Defense prime contractors, subcontractors, downstream suppliers and government services firms rely on us for customized financing and smart advisory services built on deep industry experience.
Solutions built for the aerospace, defense and government sector.
From working capital to payment facilities, turn to U.S. Bank for the financial tools you need to accomplish acquisitions, restructurings, growth financing, recapitalizations and more.
Fixed income capital markets
Corporate trust services
More than 85% of our aerospace industry and defense clients utilize our corporate trust expertise. The corporate trust team is available seven days a week so you can count on us to keep pace with busy deal teams. For more than 100 years we’ve been a leader in corporate finance, business escrow and all related services.
Corporate payments and expense management
We are a top corporate payment provider to the federal government and have more than 20 years of experience launching global payment programs. We have a longstanding relationship with GSA SmartPay®. More than 60% of our aerospace and defense clients leverage our innovative payments capabilities. Solutions include purchasing cards, fleet cards and travel cards, plus comprehensive expense reporting and account management tools.
Digital strategies for merchant services
The world of B2B payments is shifting from paper checks to electronic payments and our merchant card processing services ensure you can go digital. With 120 currencies for acceptance and 17 for settlement and applications tailored to the aerospace and defense industry, we are the go-to for merchant processing.
Case study: Defense contractor relies on U.S. Bank to help finance an acquisition.
AeroVironment, a global leader in intelligent robotic systems, serves defense and government customers, including NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory. The company turned to U.S. Bank to help it expand into mid- and large-size drone markets via a $400 million acquisition.
Work with one of the world’s most trusted companies.
We are proud to have built a strong reputation for trustworthiness and ethical practices.
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One of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® for ten consecutive years.
Fortune
One of the World’s Most Admired Companies for 14 consecutive years.
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One of the Top 50 companies for diversity for 18 consecutive years.
Contact our aerospace and defense industry team.
Our seasoned professionals would be pleased to discuss your financial needs and goals and explain how we can help you succeed. Reach out to us and we will respond promptly.