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Detroit Defense

Detroit Defense

Defense systems integration and sustainment services

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Troy, MI, USA

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Operations & Logistics (3)
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Requirements
  • A bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited college or university in an applicable field of study or a minimum of 10 years of U.S. Government or relevant military experience in lieu of degree
  • Must have experience with creating and maintaining Acquisition Documentation.
  • Thorough understanding of Life Cycle Logistics regulations and policies including DoD 5000 series, AR 70-1, and AR 700-127.
  • Familiarity with the DoD’s Integrated Product Support Element structure and definitions
  • Must be Able to obtain a U.S. Government Secret Clearance
Responsibilities
  • Establishes and assists in the planning, developing, coordinating, and executing all aspects of the PEO/PMs’ Life Cycle Logistics support under the processes of DoD acquisition and sustainment. Develop and deliver solutions that meet the program requirements using industry-accepted principles, concepts, and approaches in the development of logistical products and services
  • Develop, document, and update Integrated Logistics Support products for formal approval such as: Life Cycle Sustainment Plan (LCSP), Core Logistics Assessment (CLA), Core Depot Assessment (CDA), Depot Source of Repair (DSOR) Analysis, and Integrated Logistics Assessment (ILA). Review reports and/or conduct Product Support Analysis such as: Reliability, Availability, Maintainability (RAM) Analysis, Life Cycle Cost Analysis, Failure Mode Effects and Criticality Analysis (FMECA) Level of Repair Analysis (LORA) Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM) Analysis, and Maintenance Task Analysis (MTA)
  • Aid in development of Equipment publications, to include but not limited to Technical Manuals (TMs), Electronic Technical Manuals (ETMs), and Interactive Electronic Technical Manuals (IETMs), maintenance allocation chart (MAC), repair parts and special tools list (RPSTL), System Demilitarization (DEMIL) and Disposal Plan
  • Create, review and update logistics documentation in support of acquisition and milestone activities such as: Type Classification, Material Release, Fielding, Performance based Product Support Strategies (PBPSS), Post-Production Support Plan, and Item Unique Identification Plan
  • Coordinates documentation throughout the PM and PEO to include PBL business case analysis; Product Support Strategy (PSS), Computer Resource Life Cycle Management Plan, Material Release, New Equipment Training Plan (NETP) and Material Fielding Plan (MFP)
  • Participate in Integrated Product Teams (IPTs), develop product support initiatives and provide schedule inputs for all PM systems
  • Responsibilities may span the entire life cycle of a product, including acquisition, distribution, internal allocation, delivery, sustainment, and final disposal of resources
  • Responsibilities may span the entire life cycle of a product, including acquisition, distribution, internal allocation, delivery, sustainment and final disposal of resources

Detroit Defense provides systems integration, engineering services, and integrated logistics to the U.S. Department of Defense and allied nations, helping upgrade and sustain military platforms. It is OEM-agnostic, working with equipment from any manufacturer, and combines software, AI-enabled solutions, and digital logistics to modernize legacy systems. Its differentiators include the OEM-agnostic approach, emphasis on defense digital sustainment, and leadership ties to Proteus Enterprises that enable collaboration on defense innovation. Its goal is to help customers upgrade, sustain, and extend the life of current military hardware to ensure reliable operation across DoD and allied inventories.

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Headquarters

Troy, Michigan

Founded

2015

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What believers are saying

  • DoD awarded $36.1 million across 17 contracts, signaling strong trust.
  • $12.2 million revenue yields $38.9 million valuation post-rebranding.
  • Digital logistics and AI solutions expand into high-growth sustainment markets.

What critics are saying

  • HMMWV obsolescence from JLTV rollout eliminates core retrofit revenue in 18-36 months.
  • Prime contractors like Oshkosh develop in-house integration, displacing Detroit Defense.
  • DoD budget shifts to China/Russia cut legacy sustainment funding in 12-24 months.

What makes Detroit Defense unique

  • Detroit Defense delivers OEM-agnostic systems integration for any military platform.
  • ABS/ESC retrofit kit modernizes U.S. Army HMMWV fleet safety features.
  • Embedded teams at 20 DoD locations enable seamless on-site support.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account

Unlimited Paid Time Off

401(k) Company Match

Paid Vacation

Paid Sick Leave