ATAC (Airborne Tactical Advantage Company)
Aviation and Aerospace Component ManufacturingVirginia, United States51-200 Employees
ATAC provides outsourced airborne tactical training, threat simulation, and related research and development for U.S. and allied military forces, supported by a fleet of high-performance aircraft and experienced pilots. The company conducts air-to-air and air-to-ship training as well as development and evaluation work for the Navy and Air Force, including readiness assessments and large-scale exercises such as Red Flag. It can operate multiple aircraft types across the U.S. east and west coasts and the Pacific region, enabling training in diverse environments. Headquartered in Newport News, Virginia, ATAC is a mid-sized provider that sits within the Textron Systems segment of Textron Inc. The organization has a demonstrated record of aviation safety and maintenance excellence, regularly receiving FAA Diamond Awards, including a 2026 recognition. Historically, ATAC expanded its capabilities by acquiring ex-French Mirage F1 fighters to bolster its asset base.