Navy
Naval Air Station Jacksonville
Maritime patrol, helicopter, and fleet readiness center operations.
Northeast Florida
Defense Relationships in Jacksonville
Northeast Florida is one of the largest Navy markets in the country, with major air and surface fleet operations, Marine Corps logistics, and Florida National Guard training, all within reach of Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay in Georgia.
Installations and commands
Navy
Naval Station Mayport
Surface fleet homeport and 4th Fleet headquarters.
Marine Corps
Marine Corps Support Facility Blount Island
Blount Island Command prepositioning logistics.
National Guard
Camp Blanding Joint Training Center
Florida National Guard's primary training site near Starke.
National Guard
Florida National Guard Headquarters
St. Francis Barracks, St. Augustine.
Coast Guard
Coast Guard Sector Jacksonville
Port and coastal operations for Northeast Florida.
How we help companies here
Desra Group helps established defense and technology companies, wherever they're headquartered, build a lasting presence in this market. We do it through relationships and local market knowledge, not cold outreach.
- Our own relationships with the people and organizations active in this region
- A close understanding of Florida's defense market, one of the top five in the U.S.
- Help identifying gaps between management, operations, and technical teams
- Advice to partners on both sides so the defense sector wins as a whole
- Relevant introductions and collaboration when there's a natural fit
Desra Group does not guarantee introductions, leads, or contract awards, and has no affiliation with or influence over the installations listed.
Industry focus in this region
Naval aviation maintenanceSurface fleet sustainmentLogistics and prepositioningShip repair and port industry