Aerospace & Defense
Rapidly evolving demands and technologies are intensifying risk and complexity in the Aerospace & Defense sector.
HKA helps clients navigate the commercial, contractual, and technical consequences with confidence.
New opportunities and intense pressures in aerospace & defense
New commercial frontiers are opening in space travel, satellite systems, drones, and urban air mobility, while geopolitical tensions continue to drive investment and innovation. At the same time, contractors and stakeholders face mounting pressure to control costs, manage overruns, and deliver under intense scrutiny.
HKA brings deep expertise in Aerospace & Defense to help your business navigate these complex and evolving challenges. From forensic accounting to niche engineering and technical disciplines, we can deploy multidisciplinary teams with cross-sector experience to support your business at every stage.
Why HKA
Managing Risk, Resolving Disputes, and Unlocking Opportunity
HKA is a global leader in risk mitigation and dispute resolution, with deep experience across the aerospace & defense sector. We guide contractors and their counsel through uncertainty, complexity, and conflict – delivering clarity when it matters most.
As an independent firm with global reach, we deploy individual experts or integrated teams tailored to the specific demands of each assignment.
Industry insight
Our specialists bring first-hand experience – gained as practitioners and consultants – to every investigation, advisory engagement, and expert opinion.
Tailored support
With broad technical, commercial, and financial expertise, we match the right specialists to your exact needs – helping to deliver focused, sector-relevant support at every stage.
How we can help you
Our highly experienced, multidisciplinary teams can support your business with:
Commercial Damages & Valuation
We provide robust valuations of economic damages, businesses, and other assets, including intellectual property, and insurance claims. Our input is critical at every stage of dispute resolution, from early strategic advice to settlement negotiations and expert witness testimony.
Engineering & Construction Projects
Our comprehensive claims and dispute management services cover everything from dispute avoidance and claims governance to preparing and defending claims. HKA is a global leader in the analysis of disruption, delay and quantum on capital projects and infrastructure.
Forensic Engineering & Scientific Services
Our forensic engineering and specialist experts conduct investigations, prepare technical reports, and provide testimony in dispute forums across the global Aerospace & Defense industry. Areas of expertise span military and civil design and certification, airworthiness, safety and security, airfield operations, air traffic control, aviation engineering and human performance, aviation operations, regulations and compliance, and remotely piloted air systems.
Forensic Accounting & Investigations
We rapidly deploy specialists and international teams to investigate fraud, misappropriation, and bankruptcy. Our transparent, thorough investigations earn the trust of all parties and support clients and counsel in navigating actual or alleged acts of wrongdoing.
Government Contracting
Our government contracting specialists understand the unique complexity of this regulatory environment. The team helps prepare and analyze claims across the industry, applying deep knowledge of applicable regulations, cost accounting standards, and industry best practices.
With global reach and deep sector expertise, HKA helps aerospace and defense clients manage risk, resolve disputes, and unlock opportunity in an increasingly complex and high-stakes environment.
