Skip to content
43150633_m_normal_none (2)

Aerospace & Military Hardware

Built Around Compliance & Performance

The Hardware Behind Mission-Critical Programs

 Aerospace, ground vehicle, and naval programs all run on hardware that has to perform exactly to spec, every time, with full traceability behind it. AFC helps OEMs, Tier 1 suppliers, and defense primes across air, land, and sea platforms source compliant, application-matched hardware while reducing the sourcing burden that comes with certified, regulated supply chains. 

 
Certified Supply Chain

Hardware sourced and managed within an AS9100-certified, ITAR-compliant, DFARS-compliant supply chain built for aerospace, ground vehicle, and naval requirements. 

 
Traceability & Documentation

Full material certifications, lot traceability, and compliance documentation provided to support program and audit requirements across air, land, and sea platforms. 

 
Mission-Ready Availability

Inventory programs and sourcing solutions designed to keep certified hardware available against program timelines, not just commercial lead times. 

 
Component Capabilities

Hardware Designed Around Program Requirements

AFC supports OEMs, Tier 1 suppliers, and defense primes building aerospace, ground vehicle, and marine/naval platforms with certified hardware sourced to meet demanding performance, environmental, and traceability requirements. 

Aerospace-Grade Fasteners 

High-strength and high-temperature alloy bolts, screws, and fasteners manufactured and sourced to aerospace material and performance specifications. 

Mil-Spec Hardware 

Hardware sourced to MS, NAS, and other military specifications, supporting defense and government program requirements across air, land, and sea platforms. 

Corrosion-Resistant & Marine-Grade Materials

Stainless, titanium, and corrosion-resistant alloy components sourced for naval, marine, and other harsh-environment applications, with full material certification and traceability. 

Ground Vehicle & Tactical Hardware

Fasteners and components sourced to support land vehicle platforms, including hardware suited to high-vibration, high-load, and field-service conditions. 

Specialty & Engineered Components 

Application-specific hardware engineered or sourced to meet program requirements where standard commercial parts don't qualify. 

Documentation & Traceability Support 

Certificates of conformance, material test reports, and lot traceability provided to support program, quality, and audit requirements. 

Why Aerospace & Defense Programs Partner With AFC

More Than a Supplier

1
 Compliance-Built Supply Chain 

 Sourcing managed within an AS9100, ITAR, and DFARS framework, so compliance is built into the process rather than handled as an exception, across air, land, and sea programs. 

2
 Specialized Sourcing Network 

Relationships across certified manufacturers and distributors give us a path to hardware that's discontinued, long-lead, or difficult to source through standard commercial channels, including corrosion-resistant and marine-grade materials. 

3
Program Continuity Support 

Inventory and sourcing programs structured around program timelines, designed to reduce the risk of certified parts holding up production or delivery schedules. 

4
Documentation Without the Chase 

Material certifications and traceability documentation provided as part of the sourcing process, not tracked down after the fact. 

Coworkers meeting about inspection
Built Around Compliance

Hardware, Compliance & Program Support

AFC helps aerospace and defense programs simplify the sourcing of certified hardware through a combination of compliance expertise, supplier relationships, inventory programs, and documentation support designed to keep production and program timelines on track. 

shutterstock_1861143277_Medium

Explore More AFC Solutions

 Looking for More Ways to Support Your Program? 

Vendor Managed Inventory

Learn more

Part Standardization & Reduction

Learn more

Custom Engineered Components

Learn more

Vending Solutions

Learn more

Kitting & Light Assembly

Learn more

Let's Simplify Your Certified Supply Chain

Whether you're sourcing aerospace-grade fasteners, mil-spec hardware, or certified engineered components, AFC provides the compliance expertise and sourcing support needed to keep your program moving.