Spirit Electronics Announces Managed Access to U.S.-Based Advanced Semiconductor Manufacturing for Aerospace and Defense Programs

Spirit Electronics has launched a new managed-access offering designed to provide aerospace and defense customers with a secure, domestic pathway for 28nm CMOS semiconductor manufacturing. This initiative targets government tier 1 programs requiring custom ASICs and high-reliability integrated circuits produced entirely within the United States. By bridging the gap between mission requirements and onshore production capacity, the service addresses critical supply chain security and long-term sustainment needs for national defense microelectronics.

Spirit Electronics, headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona, is introducing a structured interface to facilitate domestic wafer fabrication for advanced-node CMOS platforms. The offering specifically focuses on 28nm CMOS, a mature mixed-signal technology widely used in high-reliability commercial and industrial applications that is now being prioritized for secure government sourcing. This managed-access model is intended to simplify the path for defense program managers to engage with U.S.-based manufacturing while maintaining strict adherence to necessary security frameworks and non-disclosure agreements.

The company’s vertically integrated approach covers the entire product lifecycle, from initial program scoping and technical alignment to post-foundry services. Spirit’s capabilities include secure program oversight, supply-chain management, and on-shore assembly and testing conducted at its certified facilities. These facilities meet rigorous industry standards, including AS9100, ISO9001, and CMMC Level 2, and are recognized as DLA-suitable for laboratory testing, ensuring that components meet the environmental screening and qualification requirements essential for aerospace environments.

CEO Marti McCurdy emphasized that the shift toward onshore manufacturing is driven by the need to secure mission-critical defense requirements through a single, trusted channel. By centralizing services such as ASIC design, advanced packaging, and lifecycle support, Spirit Electronics aims to reduce risk and accelerate deployment timelines for high-reliability microelectronics. This move aligns with broader national defense priorities to strengthen the domestic microelectronics ecosystem and mitigate vulnerabilities associated with offshore semiconductor production.