YOUR ONE-STOP-SHOP FOR MILITARY AIRCRAFT SERVICE
Integrated Manufacturing & Engineering
Founded in 1970 in Provo, Utah, Kitco Defense has evolved from a niche provider of aircraft repair kits into a global leader in military parts distribution and custom kitting solutions. With over five decades of expertise, we support the U.S. Government, Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs), and international overhaul facilities with one primary goal: to make and deliver great parts.
Our Provo-based facility is more than a distribution hub; it is a full-service manufacturing center. Supported by onsite engineering and rigorous quality assurance teams, we deliver products ranging from precision-machined components to complex riveted assemblies.
- Core Capabilities: We provide end-to-end machining, finishing, kitting, and assembly services.
- Technical Authority: Our team leverages an extensive library of over 300,000 OEM and government drawings, proprietary data licenses, and technical assistance agreements to ensure absolute accuracy.
- Problem Resolution: In-house Engineers work directly with customers to optimize Bill of Materials (BOM) and resolve technical challenges in real-time.
About Hauler
Supply Chain & Kitting Excellence
Successful kitting requires a blend of veteran experience and sophisticated data management. Kitco Defense manages the entire lifecycle of a kit—from “make-to-print” components to commodity hardware—ensuring seamless integration for the end user.
Operational Efficiency
Our supply chain solutions produce significant savings by lowering procurement costs, simplifying installation, and reducing inventory overhead.
Scalable Complexity
We manage kits ranging from ten parts to several thousand, utilizing advanced tracking systems to maintain precision across endless configurations.
Our Team
The heart of Kitco Defense is a tight-knit group of highly qualified professionals. Our Program Managers, Assembly Mechanics, Quality Control inspectors, and Supply Chain experts work in lockstep to provide the global military market with the highest level of reliability and maintenance efficiency.
ASSEMBLY
Kitco Defense is a premier provider of structural aircraft assemblies and comprehensive lifecycle support for Tier 1 OEMs and the U.S. Government. By combining precision engineering with agile program management, we bridge the gap in the aerospace supply chain, delivering mission-critical components for frontline defense platforms. Our facility integrates manufacturing excellence with dedicated oversight to ensure every component meets rigorous defense standards.
- Structural Assemblies: Expert manufacturing of complex sub-assemblies, mechanical components, and ground support equipment.
- Supply Chain Management: End-to-end procurement and logistics, specializing in services that OEMs no longer support internally.
- Engineering & QA: On-site engineering teams and robust Quality Assurance protocols integrated into every stage of production.
- Compliance: Full documentation and certification provided with every shipment, ensuring total conformance with U.S. military requirements.
PROVEN SUCCESS:
- A-10 Thunderbolt II: Key contractor for the Wing Replacement Program, including the procurement and assembly of critical components like the pitot tube.
- T-38 Talon: Successful manufacture and assembly of wing sub-assemblies.
- F-5 Tiger II: Production of vertical stabilizers and structural components.
KITTING
Kitco Defense kitting programs streamline overhauls and repairs by consolidating multiple parts into convenient, customized packages. This approach eliminates the administrative burden of tracking individual orders and reduces on-shelf inventory costs. By ensuring every necessary component arrives simultaneously, we provide significant operational savings and logistical certainty for major defense contractors worldwide.
Our capabilities include managing massive Bills of Material (BOM) tailored to unique customer specifications. We specialize in complex avionics upgrades, as demonstrated by our support for the C-130 Avionics Modernization Program. These kits involve rigorous configuration management to ensure tail-number-specific accuracy for items ranging from Line Replaceable Units (LRUs) to large wire harnesses, often requiring 40-foot C-Vans for delivery.
Additionally, Kitco produces structural build-to-print kits, installation hardware, and specialized tool kits for platforms like the F-5, T-38, and RQ-4. We also facilitate initial provisioning for Foreign Military Sales (FMS), such as our hardware collector kits that support multiple UH-60 aircraft per delivery. Our versatile kitting solutions ensure that whether for structural upgrades or OEM requirements, the right parts are always available for the mission.
OEM LICENSES
Kitco Defense has Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) license agreements with major manufacturers of aircraft parts. These key relationships give us an edge in fulfilling parts contracts for military Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) facilities. The agreements give us access to OEM drawings, technical data packages, engineering, and approved supplier lists. Kitco is licensed for:
NORTHROP GRUMMAN
- EA6B
- E-2C
SUPPLIER RESOURCES
QUALITY CERTS
Contact
kitco defense
3577 S. Mountain Vista Prkwy
Provo, UT 84606
Phone:1-678-490-0140
Fax:1-801-489-2181
Email: Kitco_Sales@Kitcodefense.com
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