To improve people’s lives.

By providing technologies that help put people and satellites in space, and protecting the armed service men and women around the world as they protect our freedoms at home, Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company (EBAD) continuously seeks to improve the lives of people.

 

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Satellite

EBAD’s satellite HDRM’s have the broadest use in the US and European space market, having been used on over 500 platforms to date. EBAD has designed, qualified and delivered more HRDMs for spaceflight applications than anyone else in the world.

 

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Launch Vehicle

For almost 60 years, EBAD has supplied initiation, separation, and flight destruct hardware for commercial and government launches.

 

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Warfighter

The need for precise explosive solutions is essential to the success of every mission. That is why since 1836, EBAD has been the technology innovator and industry leader in Military Demolition, Breaching and Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) products.

 

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Missile

EBAD is the industry leader for highly reliable precision ordnance solutions. For nearly 60 years, our products have directly contributed to thousands of successful missions on Strategic Missile, Missile Defense, and Tactical Missile platforms.

 

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Our Capabilities

We are constantly investing in our future at Ensign-Bickford. It is our safety-first commitment that allows us to protect our people, facilities, and customers. Whatever your next mission is, EBAD is here to deliver top-of-the-line solutions and innovations. EBAD – Right for Your Mission™.

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News & Events
03.08.2023
Women’s History Month
Today we celebrate all women and their contributions to the sciences, politics, and society as a whole. In the STEM field especially, women are under-represented.
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03.03.2023
Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Demonstrates Mission Success with D-Orbit and on SpaceX Falcon 9 Rideshare
Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense (EBAD), a leader in spacecraft dispensing and separation systems, has successfully deployed an experimental payload with its Payload Release Ring (PRR) spacecraft separation system.
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02.20.2023
Satellite 2023
From March 13-16, 2023 EBAD will be exhibiting at the Satellite 2023 show. SATELLITE is a pivotal part in paving the path forward for both the space & satellite communities. This conference and exhibition continue to be one of the largest industry gatherings, innovation platforms, and media events of the year. We hope to see you there!
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02.10.2023
Day Of Women + Girls In Science
Throughout Women’s History month, we celebrated the achievements of women. We continue to celebrate women by honoring the contributions of some of our own.
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11.08.2022
EBAD to exhibit at Space Tech Expo in Bremen, Germany
From November 15-17, 2022, EBAD will be exhibiting at the 5th Annual Space Tech Expo in Europe—the largest B2B event for the space industry in Bremen, Germany. We invite you to visit us at Booth N51.
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11.08.2022
KRUPS at the University of Kentucky
The KRUPS (Kentucky Re-entry Universal Payload System) project began at the University of Kentucky in 2013. The goal of the project is to provide an affordable and repeatable testbed for scientific instrumentation, validating mathematical models, and testing thermal protection systems (TPS).
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10.28.2022
Top Workplaces in Connecticut 2022
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08.02.2022
EBAD to exhibit at Small Satellite in Logan, Utah
From August 6-11, 2022, EBAD will be exhibiting at the 36th Annual Small Satellite Conference in Logan, Utah. We invite you to visit us at Booth 4 - TSC Main Floor (Floor 2).
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06.17.2022
EBAD Advances Weaponization of Drones and Unmanned Vehicles
With a mission to create more autonomous weapons systems that hyper-enable and protect the warfighter from unnecessary risk, Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company (EBAD) has developed the Unmanned Weaponization Package (UWP) ready for use on the battlefield.
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05.31.2022
EBAD to exhibit at Eurosatory 2022
From June 13-17, 2022, EBAD will be exhibiting at Eurosatory 2022 in Paris, France. We invite you to visit us at Booth B461 - USA Pavilion.
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04.06.2022
Celebrating the Women of EBAD
Throughout Women’s History month, we celebrated the achievements of women. We continue to celebrate women by honoring the contributions of some of our own.
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03.14.2022
EBAD to Exhibit at 37th Space Symposium
From April 4–7, 2022, EBAD will be exhibiting at the 37th Space Symposium in Colorado Springs, CO. We invite you to visit us at Booth #107.
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03.01.2022
EBAD to Exhibit at SATELLITE 2022
From March 22–24, 2022, EBAD will be exhibiting at SATELLITE 2022 at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, D.C. We invite you to visit us at Booth #1011.
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02.01.2022
Ensign-Bickford’s Role in Historic Telescope Launch Provides a Look into 13.5 Billion Years in the Past
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10.08.2021
Top Workplaces in Connecticut 2021
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09.27.2021
EBAD to Exhibit at Space Tech Expo USA
EBAD and our subsidiary, NEA Electronics, Inc., are exhibiting at ESMATS 2017, presented by Airbus Defence & Space and the ESA - European Space Agency
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08.27.2021
EBAD and Honeybee Robotics to Exhibit at SATELLITE 2021
EBAD and our subsidiary, NEA Electronics, Inc., are exhibiting at ESMATS 2017, presented by Airbus Defence & Space and the ESA - European Space Agency
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07.29.2021
Meet with EBAD at DSEI
EBAD and our subsidiary, NEA Electronics, Inc., are exhibiting at ESMATS 2017, presented by Airbus Defence & Space and the ESA - European Space Agency
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07.13.2021
EBAD and Honeybee Robotics to Exhibit at 36th Space Symposium
EBAD and our subsidiary, NEA Electronics, Inc., are exhibiting at ESMATS 2017, presented by Airbus Defence & Space and the ESA - European Space Agency
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07.13.2021
EBAD and Honeybee Robotics to Exhibit Virtually at Small Satellite Conference
EBAD and our subsidiary, NEA Electronics, Inc., are exhibiting at ESMATS 2017, presented by Airbus Defence & Space and the ESA - European Space Agency
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03.19.2021
Introducing The Modular Stick Charge (MSC)
Ensign-Bickford has developed a revolutionary charge that eliminates the need to build and carry multiple charges.
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02.23.2021
Exciting Updates to Our SKIN-PACK® Product Line
EBAD is excited to announce new updates to the SKIN-PACK® product line!
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01.28.2021
Instagram Launch
We participate in exciting launches all the time. Now, we've successfully completed our own launch - on Instagram!
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11.12.2020
Top Workplaces in Connecticut
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09.15.2020
Mission to Mars
On July 30, 2020, NASA, partnering with the United Launch Alliance launched an Atlas V rocket into space. The mission? To deliver the Perseverance rover to the surface of Mars.
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01.06.2020
Separation Anxiety
From the next room, through a thick granite wall, comes a chug-a-chuga- chug-a, like an old steam train closing in. Rounding the corner, I see the source of the racket: a table, shaking. The long, metal slab jerks quickly back and forth.
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09.29.2019
EBAD Wins Top Workplace
We are excited to announce that we have been recognized as a Top Workplace by the Hartford Courant! This award is based on the feedback from our employees and we want to thank you for your hard work, dedication, and commitment to EBAD!
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09.16.2019
EBAD Awarded APOBS Contract
The initial delivery order contract for $21.5 Million is for the first year’s APOBS deliveries, with follow-on options for up to $320 Million.  The systems will be manufactured at EBAD’s Graham, KY facility.
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08.17.2019
EBAD Receives Rigel Award
Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense (EBAD) was presented with the prestigious Rigel Award on Tuesday, April 9th from Lockheed Martin and NASA Orion Spacecraft Program at the 35th Space Symposium in Colorado Springs.
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08.14.2019
Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense to Participate in International Breacher’s Symposium 2018
From October 21-25, 2018, Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company will be participating in the 18th Annual International Breacher’s Symposium at the Landers Center in Southhaven, Mississippi, near Memphis, TN. 
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06.26.2018
EBAD and NEA® Electronics Inc. to Exhibit at Small Satellite Conference
From August 4-9, 2018, EBAD and NEA® Electronics Inc. will be exhibiting at the Small Satellite Conference in Logan, Utah. We welcome you to visit at Booth #52. 
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06.13.2018
Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company (EBAD) to Exhibit at Eurosatory 2018
Join EBAD for Eurosatory 2018 in Paris, France. From June 11-15, 2018, stop by our booth, #D451, Hall 5, in the USA Pavilion, to learn about our missile systems, pre-made breaching charges, obstacle breaching systems and more.
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03.07.2018
EBAD to Exhibit at the Army Engineer Association (AEA) Industry Exhibition
From April 16-20, 2018, EBAD will be at the Army Engineer Association (AEA) Conference in Fort Leonard Wood, MO. We welcome you to visit EBAD at Booth #8.
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03.06.2018
Ensign-Bickford Industries, Inc. Acquires Avior Control Technologies, Inc.
Ensign-Bickford Industries, Inc. (EBI) today announced it has successfully closed on its acquisition of Avior Control Technologies, Inc., headquartered in Longmont, Colorado.
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03.05.2018
Congresswoman Esty Visits EBAD
On Monday, March 5, 2018, Congresswoman Elizabeth Esty toured Ensign-Bickford's facility to learn more about our company's developments, including 3D printing and prototyping capabilities in our newly created innovation lab.
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10.25.2017
NASA Invites Media to Visit Connecticut Companies Supporting Deep Space Exploration Systems
Two Connecticut suppliers designing, manufacturing and testing flight hardware for NASA’s Orion spacecraft and Space Launch System (SLS) rocket in support of human missions beyond the Moon will open their facilities to media Tuesday, Oct. 31.
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09.27.2017
Ensign-Bickford Industries, Inc. Acquires TiNi Aerospace Inc.
Ensign‐Bickford Industries, Inc. (EBI) today announced it acquired TiNi Aerospace Inc. 
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09.20.2017
EBAD and NEA® Electronics to Exhibit at ESMATS 2017
EBAD and our subsidiary, NEA Electronics, Inc., are exhibiting at ESMATS 2017, presented by Airbus Defence & Space and the ESA - European Space Agency
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Today we celebrate all women and their contributions to the sciences, politics, and society as a whole. In the STEM field especially, women are under-represented. That’s why we wanted to highlight women from our Women’s Impact Network. We asked them how they grew into their career, and things they learned along the way, and to share any advice they want to give the next generation of women. Stay tuned for more!

Amanda Cyr, Aerospace Engineer
Simsbury, CT

My career journey has been interesting! I started in a technical high school (shoutout to WVTHS!) where I attended a Manufacturing Program. I was able to gain engineering experience, college credits, and work experience all while in high school. This provided me with a great opportunity to be an engineer full-time after graduating from high school. From there I attended college part-time while working full-time. I got a degree in both Mechanical Engineering and Manufacturing Management. Today I have close to 15 years of engineering experience. Having that experience at my age has been huge in my career success.

Along the way, I learned I have a big passion for engineering and innovation. I enjoy working in a team to design products, problem solve, and always find ways to make things better. I pride myself on being a hard worker, and I’ve learned I work well under pressure. I always strive to be the best at what I do. I have learned a big part of success in engineering is continued learning and networking with like-minded individuals. Throughout my career, it’s become clear to me that I enjoy leading and I always look forward to mentoring others. I am a big advocate for women in the industry and I always jump at opportunities to connect/support women interested in engineering.

To the next generation of women, let’s continue to break glass ceilings. Working in a male-dominated industry is not an easy journey, but it’s a rewarding one! I think if I had to leave any woman with some advice it would be to be confident in yourself, and know that you belong.

Carla Patton, Product Configuration Coordinator II
Graham, KY

Prior to my career at EBAD I worked in a manufacturing facility in Dawson Springs, KY where I was a production operator with experience in the Quality Department. I was employed there for over 16 years and it’s where I meant my wonderful husband of 34 years. I was uncertain about leaving my job to come to work at EBAD, not knowing what the job would entail. It was so convenient because we both worked at the same place, same shift, same days off and we lived 5 minutes from work. I had absolutely no idea what EBAD made. I had heard they made explosives and I just automatically thought of dynamite. Oh boy, was I ever surprised. I will never forget taking a test for the job at EBAD and while I was taking the test a shot was fired from the test area. I jumped out of my chair so fast I almost knocked the chair over, then I immediately looked to see if anyone saw me.

After accepting the job offer for Product Definition Coordinator at EBAD, I soon realized that I had made the best career decision of my life for many reasons. Although, when I met Jody Jessup and he said, “I’m so glad you’re here”, I started to wonder if I had made the right decision. Four years later, the place where I was formally employed closed permanently. I knew I had made the right decision.

I am in the Configuration Management Department which consists of creating Engineering Parts, Engineering Bill of Materials, Inventory Parts, and Sales Parts, and the Part Catalog. I hadn’t been here long when my first big Engineering Build came in and it was APOBS. If you haven’t heard of or seen APOBS, it is a huge Build to Print (BTP) job. It was so scary making sure I did it correctly and didn’t leave any components out of the build. After doing that build, I felt a lot more confident in myself and the job I was hired to do. I am also involved in the majority of international orders, due to marking and labeling requirements. My current position is Product Configuration Coordinator II and I absolutely love it. I believe in doing things right because our customers deserve nothing but the very best. Even though my work is performed in an office, I take great pride in knowing that I contribute in some way to helping our Military be able to do their jobs with the best products possible.

On June 2nd of this year, I will have been at EBAD for 20 years. It seems like only yesterday that I was interviewed by Cary Franklin and Eric Habermehl. I shall forever be thankful to them for offering me the opportunity to come to work at EBAD and putting their trust in me that I could do the job. The people at EBAD are like a 2nd family to me.

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