Draken International
Aviation and Aerospace Component ManufacturingFlorida, United States51-200 Employees
Draken International operates as a contractor delivering advanced air training services, leveraging a fleet of more than 70 ex-military fighter aircraft to support military training objectives around the world. The company provides a full-service air training solution with aircraft that are 4th-generation in capability and operated by trained military pilots, backed by a 120,000-square-foot maintenance, repair and overhaul facility. Based in Lakeland, Florida, the firm presents itself as a mid-sized player with global deployment capabilities. Its customers include the U.S. Air Force, U.S. Navy, Army National Guard, U.S. Marine Corps, the F-35 Joint Operational Test Team, and the French Navy, reflecting a broad, multi-service footprint. Draken is described as the only commercial provider that supports all U.S. fifth-generation fighter assets (F-22 and F-35), and it emphasizes cost-effective training with substantial capacity for worldwide operations. A notable development in 2023 was a NATO contract to extend electronic warfare training support for the Spanish Navy, illustrating continued international engagement.