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National Security & Defense 

Designing, delivering and sustaining mission-ready infrastructure and systems that strengthen national security and defense 

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National security and defense missions are becoming increasingly complex, driven by evolving threats, aging infrastructure and the urgency to modernize with resilience and responsibility. 

Jacobs delivers integrated, mission-focused solutions across land, air, maritime and space domains, enabling our clients to stay focused on protecting people, operations and national interests. With deep technical expertise and global reach, we enhance readiness, accelerate modernization and sustain the critical infrastructure and systems that safeguard communities worldwide. 

+70 Years 

Serving national security and defense clients globally

Top-ranked 

Design, engineering and environmental services provider (ENR Top 500, Top 100 Pure Designers)

Industry Recognition
No.2  

in Top 50 Designers in international markets, airports, chemical and soil remediation, marine and port facilities, power and site assessment and compliance (ENR)

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How we support defense and security

From digital innovation to sustainable infrastructure, explore solutions designed to deliver smarter, more resilient outcomes.

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Mission-ready Infrastructure

Designing and delivering resilient, secure infrastructure — from specialized defense facilities to complex operational environments — that supports readiness across land, air, maritime and space domains. Our work spans modernization programs, production capability enablement and maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO)‑related environments that keep missions operational and adaptive.

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Secure and Resilient Environments

Protecting people, assets and essential services by integrating physical, cyber and operational safeguards into environments that support communities and everyday life. Our work strengthens resilience, helps systems adapt to evolving risks, and ensures safe, reliable spaces for people to live, work and connect.

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Digital Mission Enablement

Applying secure digital technologies to enhance situational awareness and decision‑making. These technologies include mission software, advanced analytics, geospatial intelligence, AI and machine learning, edge processing and integrated data platforms. These digital solutions give leaders clearer, real‑time insight into assets, risks and mission performance.

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Program Management

Managing complex national security programs with discipline and clarity, aligning stakeholders, managing risk and guiding initiatives from planning through delivery. By embedding advisory and transition support early in planning and design, we enable organizations navigate modernization challenges, evaluate alternative delivery approaches and adapt confidently to evolving mission needs.

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Asset Lifecycle and Readiness

Enhancing the reliability, performance and availability of mission critical systems through integrated lifecycle sustainment, logistics support, testing and qualification environments and predictive readiness solutions that keep assets prepared to perform.

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Understanding the systems, infrastructure and challenges shaping national security and defense operations.

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Both can be addressed by relying on a holistic approach that integrates physical security, environmental resilience, cyber-aware design and operational continuity. This protects people, assets and missions against current and emerging threats. 

Digital technology allows for better planning, decision-making and asset performance. Jacobs uses data, analytics and secure digital solutions to enhance mission execution, improve readiness and support faster, more informed decisions. 

It matters because cost, readiness and risk do not stop at delivery. Early planning for full assets lifecycle costs includign maintenance, upgrades, sustainment and eventual replacement helps reduce downtime, extend asset life and avoid larger readiness problems later. 

Sustainability is addressed by reducing environmental impact, improving energy efficiency and managing legacy environmental risks. This integration strengthens mission resilience while meeting regulatory and operational requirements

Defense contractors are supported through facilities and environments that enable secure research, testing and production, aligning infrastructure, technology and operations to accelerate innovation and delivery.   

Facilities play a critical role in scaling defense production by supporting efficient workflows, supply chain integration and secure operations across manufacturing and assembly environments

Defense industrial facilities improve resilience and security by integrating physical, cyber and operational safeguards to protect assets, ensure continuity and respond to evolving threats.

Supply chains are supported through coordinated planning, infrastructure and digital systems that improve visibility, reduce risk and enable reliable delivery across complex programs. 

  • Consulting & Advisory

    Strategic insight and advisory expertise that shapes decisions, unlocks investment and accelerates delivery

  • Architecture

    Designing buildings that are functional, resilient and aligned to user, operational and environmental needs.

  • Design & Engineering

    From planning through delivery, we deliver safe, reliable, high-performing infrastructure and solutions.

  • Asset Management

    Working with organizations to realize value from their assets

  • Facilities Management

    Maintaining assets that connect people, places and processes while aligning facilities, site selection and real estate portfolios with organizational goals through data-driven planning to optimize performance, investment and risk.

  • Project Management

    Delivering greater certainty and reducing risk through disciplined control of complex projects

  • Construction Management

    From early strategy to on-site delivery, we make projects safer, buildable and more efficient

  • Digital & Systems Integration Services

    Integrating secure digital platforms, data and operational systems to enable real-time decision-making, improve situational awareness and connect mission-critical environments end to end.

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Boeing Selects Jacobs to Deliver St. Louis Site Expansion

Jacobs Secures US Army Corps of Engineers Contract for Japan

Jacobs Named Construction Manager as Advisor of Fermilab’s DUNE Near SiteJacobs Awarded Role on US Missile Defense Agency SHIELD Contract

Jacobs Awarded Role on US Missile Defense Agency SHIELD Contract

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  • Every decision we make is shaped by one question: does this strengthen the mission and the people behind it?
    Susannah Kerr
    Susannah Kerr
    EVP and Global Director for National Security & Defense