Joint
U.S. Southern Command
Combatant command headquartered in Doral.
Miami-Dade and Monroe Counties
Defense Relationships in South Florida
South Florida is the hub for U.S. security cooperation across Latin America and the Caribbean, with a combatant command in Doral and joint interagency operations in Key West.
Installations and commands
Air Force
Homestead Air Reserve Base
482nd Fighter Wing and SOCSOUTH.
Navy
Naval Air Station Key West
Air-to-air combat training for the fleet.
Joint
Joint Interagency Task Force South
Counter-narcotics operations based in Key West.
Coast Guard
Coast Guard District Seven
Headquartered in Miami, covering Florida and the Caribbean.
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
Security cooperationInteragency operationsCoast Guard and maritimeInternational defense business