Aerospace, Defense & Government Contracting
When your business involves aerospace, defense, or government services, you know how much rides on the sector — and how complex it is. We do, too.
With Western Alliance Bank’s Aerospace & Defense Banking Group, you won’t need to waste time explaining your industry. Because we speak to you at your level, you can draw on our decades of experience in the aerospace and defense industry to pinpoint your needs for today and tomorrow — and then deliver financial solutions enabling you to focus on execution and getting the job done. Discover how tailored solutions combined with dedicated, knowledgeable, and responsive customer service can make a difference for your aerospace, defense and government contracting (AD&G) business.
Aerospace & Defense Banking Solutions¹
Western Alliance Bank’s Aerospace & Defense Banking Group offers a broad slate of solutions for AD&G companies from coast to coast. We have the experience, confidence and resources to deliver highly customized offerings suited to how AD&G companies work, spanning from asset-based lending (ABL) facilities to cash-flow underwriting for larger companies. Areas of specialty include:
- Working capital financing and optimization, including asset-based lines of credit
- Growth capital, including for the expansion of manufacturing footprints
- Acquisition financing, including structured financings for sponsor-backed companies
- Management buyouts
- Debt refinancing & recapitalizations
Western Alliance Bank also offers a complete slate of business and commercial banking solutions, including treasury management and sophisticated fraud prevention, all delivered with personalized, high-touch service that puts you first.
Defense & Aerospace Visionary
Matt Griesbach was named a 2026 Defense & Aerospace Business Visionary for helping expand access to capital across the industry and supporting the growth of aerospace, defense and government contracting businesses nationwide.
Recent Transactions
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Commercial MRO
$45,000,000
Sponsor Backed
Sole Lender
Sr. Secured Credit Facility
June 2026 -
Defense Logistics
$115,000,000
Sponsor Backed
Joint Lead Arranger
Sr. Secured Credit Facility
April 2026 -
Commercial MRO
$135,000,000
Private Company
Joint Lead Arranger
Sr. Secured Credit Facility
April 2026 -
Aerial Firefighting
CAD 460,000,000
Private Company
Lender
Sr. Secured Credit Facility
April 2026 -
Satellite Manufacturer
$300,000,000
Sponsor Backed
Lender
Sr. Secured Credit Facility
December 2025 -
Commercial MRO
$14,500,000
Private Company
Sole Lender
Equipment Lease
December 2025 -
Defense Products
$20,000,000
Public Company
Sole Lender
Sr. Secured Credit Facility
December 2025 -
Commercial Services
$155,000,000
Sponsor Backed
Syndication Agent
Sr. Secured Credit Facility
October 2025 -
Tier 2 Supplier
$200,000,000
Private Company
Joint Lead Arranger
Sr. Secured Credit Facility
August 2025 -
Commercial MRO
$75,000,000
Private Company
Joint Lead Arranger
Sr. Secured Credit Facility
August 2025 -
Tier 3 Supplier
$185,000,000
Sponsor Backed
Joint Lead Arranger
Sr. Secured Credit Facility
August 2025 -
Defense MRO
$20,000,000
Private Company
Sole Lender
ABL Credit Facility
July 2025
Experience Matters
Our team has a deep and broad industry background, having worked with aerospace supply chain companies, defense and non-defense government contractors, commercial space companies, airlines and aircraft leasing companies. With deeply rooted industry relationships and a wide range of financing tools, Western Alliance Bank empowers you to connect to the AD&G ecosystem at a deep level, all backed by service that shows how much your business matters to us.
Matt Griesbach
Commercial & Industrial Industry Executive , Aerospace, Defense and Government Contracting
Aerospace, Defense & Government Contracting
Western Alliance Aerospace, Defense & Government Contracting, a national banking group within Western Alliance Bank, Member FDIC, delivers tailored financing solutions for North America's aerospace, defense and government contracting (AD&G) sector. The group’s deep expertise and outstanding, responsive service help clients across the sector reach their goals. The Aerospace, Defense & Government Contracting Group is part of Western Alliance Bancorporation, which has more than $90 billion in assets and has ranked as a top U.S. bank by American Banker and Bank Director since 2016. With significant national capabilities, the Aerospace, Defense & Government Contracting Group delivers the reach, resources and deep industry knowledge to help businesses capitalize on their opportunities to solve today and succeed tomorrow.
1. All offers of credit are subject to credit approval, satisfactory legal documentation, and regulatory compliance. Borrowers are responsible for any appraisal and environmental fees plus customary closing costs, including title, escrow, documentation fees and may be responsible for any bank fees including bridge loan, construction loan, and packaging fees.