Kilgore Flares Co., LLC
Defense and Space ManufacturingTennessee, United States51-200 Employees
Kilgore Flares Co., LLC operates in the defense and space manufacturing sector, specializing in airborne infrared decoy flares. Its products are designed to protect advanced airborne platforms by providing expendable infrared decoys, produced through automated facilities that handle pressed, extruded, and cast flare manufacturing. The company emphasizes quality and on-time delivery, supported by ISO 9001:2008 compliance and process improvements such as lean and six sigma practices, along with a focus on safety for personnel and equipment. Based in Toone, Tennessee, Kilgore serves as a key supplier for sophisticated aircraft platforms and maintains a capacity-driven, automated production model to meet demand. The firm is part of a broader defense ecosystem that includes larger industry peers, highlighting its role as a specialized, steady-source provider within airborne defense technology.