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Arizona's defense industry accounts for over $11.5B in annual economic input and sustains over 100,000 direct and indirect jobs. With over over 630 defense contractors calling the West Valley of Phoenix their home, the West Valley plays an integral role in the success of the AZ defense community. Made up of community and business leaders within the defense, aerospace, energy and information technology industries, the West Valley Defense Alliance serves as a united voice for the AZ defense community to promote economic development and pro-defense/ industry legislation.