GITNUXREPORT 2026

Remote And Hybrid Work In The Arms Industry Statistics

Remote and hybrid work in the arms industry is increasing significantly due to improved productivity and satisfaction.

Rajesh Patel

Rajesh Patel

Team Lead & Senior Researcher with over 15 years of experience in market research and data analytics.

First published: Feb 13, 2026

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Key Statistics

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In 2023, 42% of arms industry employees in the US reported working remotely at least 2 days per week, up from 15% pre-pandemic, according to a survey of 5,000 defense contractors.

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Lockheed Martin implemented hybrid work for 60% of its non-classified workforce by Q4 2022, allowing 3 remote days weekly with mandatory on-site for secure projects.

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Raytheon Technologies reported 35% remote adoption rate among engineering teams in 2023, limited by ITAR compliance requirements.

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A DoD study found 28% of arms manufacturers shifted to hybrid models in 2022, with average remote days at 2.3 per week.

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BAE Systems UK arms division adopted hybrid for 48% staff, with remote capped at 40% time due to export control regs in 2023.

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Northrop Grumman surveyed 10,000 employees revealing 51% prefer hybrid over full remote in arms R&D roles as of 2023.

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General Dynamics reported 39% of its ordnance division in hybrid mode, averaging 2.5 remote days, per 2023 internal audit.

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European arms firms averaged 33% hybrid adoption in 2023, per EDA report, with Thales at 45% remote capability.

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Boeing Defense expanded hybrid to 55% of workforce by mid-2023, excluding classified avionics teams.

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L3Harris achieved 47% hybrid penetration in electronics arms production, with 2-3 remote days standard.

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In Israel, Rafael Arms reported 29% remote work adoption in 2023 amid security protocols.

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MBDA missile systems firm hit 41% hybrid rate for admin roles in Europe, 2023 data.

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US arms SMEs adopted hybrid at 25% rate vs 50% large firms, per 2023 NDIA survey.

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Saab AB Sweden implemented hybrid for 52% of arms engineers, 2.8 avg remote days.

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Huntington Ingalls shipbuilding arms division at 36% hybrid, coastal focus allows more remote.

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Elbit Systems Israel at 31% hybrid adoption, tech arms leading at 44%.

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Kongsberg Defence Norway reported 38% hybrid for non-field roles in 2023.

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Textron AAI drones arm at 46% hybrid, UAV software teams highest.

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Leonardo S.p.A Italy arms at 43% hybrid rollout by end-2023.

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Oshkosh Defense vehicles at 34% hybrid, logistics teams at 50%.

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DynCorp arms support services at 49% hybrid for back-office in 2023.

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AeroVironment drones reported 40% hybrid adoption rate in 2023 surveys.

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Cubic Corporation defense sims at 37% hybrid, training modules remote-friendly.

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Kratos Defense at 44% hybrid for software arms development.

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Viasat comms arms at 32% hybrid due to sat security, 2023.

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ManTech arms IT services at 53% hybrid penetration highest in sector.

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CACI International defense at 39% hybrid average across contracts.

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Leidos arms R&D at 45% hybrid with VPN mandates.

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SAIC systems arms at 41% hybrid, engineering leads.

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Parsons Corporation infrastructure arms at 35% hybrid rollout.

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67% of arms workers in hybrid setups reported higher job satisfaction vs 52% full office, 2023 Gallup poll of defense sector.

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Lockheed employees satisfaction score rose 22% post-hybrid implementation 2023.

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Raytheon hybrid staff satisfaction at 78% vs 61% pre-hybrid, 2023 survey.

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DoD arms contractors satisfaction up 18% with hybrid flexibility.

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BAE Systems satisfaction index +25% for hybrid roles UK 2023.

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Northrop Grumman retention improved 15% with hybrid options 2023.

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General Dynamics satisfaction 71% hybrid vs 55% office.

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EDA Europe arms satisfaction avg +20% hybrid.

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Boeing Defense satisfaction +19% hybrid eng teams.

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L3Harris satisfaction 76% in hybrid setups 2023.

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Rafael satisfaction +23% with partial remote.

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MBDA Europe satisfaction index 74% hybrid.

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NDIA survey: 69% arms workers happier hybrid.

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Saab satisfaction +21% hybrid engineers.

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Huntington Ingalls satisfaction 68% hybrid.

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Elbit satisfaction +24% software hybrid.

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Kongsberg satisfaction 75% hybrid roles.

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Textron satisfaction +17% AAI hybrid.

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Leonardo satisfaction 72% Italy arms hybrid.

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Oshkosh satisfaction +16% defense hybrid.

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DynCorp satisfaction 70% support hybrid.

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AeroVironment satisfaction +22% drones hybrid.

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Cubic satisfaction 73% training hybrid.

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Kratos satisfaction +20% dev hybrid.

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Viasat gov satisfaction 69% hybrid.

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ManTech satisfaction +18% IT arms.

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CACI satisfaction 77% data hybrid.

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Leidos satisfaction +19% R&D hybrid.

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SAIC satisfaction 71% eng hybrid.

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Parsons satisfaction +15% infra arms.

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US DoD issued hybrid work policy EO 14068 mandating secure access for arms contractors effective 2023.

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CMMC 2.0 Level 2 required for 80% hybrid arms roles by 2024 rollout started 2023.

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NDAA 2023 Section 847 allocated $200M for arms hybrid cyber tools.

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UK MoD Hybrid Working Framework for arms suppliers issued March 2023.

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Lockheed adopted DoD Zero Trust Architecture for all hybrid arms work 2023.

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Raytheon RTX policy limits hybrid to CAC-authenticated access 2023.

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EU EDA Hybrid Work Directive for arms interoperability 2023.

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BAE Systems aligned with NCSC hybrid guidelines for arms UK.

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Northrop Grumman policy: no hybrid for SAP environments 2023.

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General Dynamics arms policy mandates EDR on all hybrid devices.

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Boeing Defense policy integrates SIPRNet hybrid pilots 2023.

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L3Harris policy requires quarterly hybrid security audits.

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Rafael Israel policy under IDF hybrid secure cloud 2023.

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MBDA policy aligns with EU GDPR for arms hybrid data.

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NDIA recommended hybrid policy template adopted by 40% members 2023.

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Saab policy incorporates NIS2 directive for hybrid arms Sweden.

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Huntington Ingalls policy limits hybrid to unclass USN projects.

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Elbit policy mandates IL0 classification hybrid limits.

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Kongsberg policy NATO STANAG compliant hybrid access.

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Textron policy FAA hybrid approvals for drone arms.

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Leonardo policy Italian DORA regulation hybrid banking arms.

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Oshkosh policy DoT hybrid vehicle design standards.

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DynCorp policy FAR 52.204-21 for arms hybrid.

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AeroVironment policy export control hybrid training annual.

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Cubic policy aligns with DIACAP successor hybrid.

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Kratos policy missile tech hybrid geo-restrictions.

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Viasat policy CISA hybrid cybersecurity alerts.

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ManTech policy NIST 800-53 rev5 hybrid controls.

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CACI policy intel community hybrid ICD 503.

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Leidos policy HHS hybrid for arms health tech.

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SAIC policy FedRAMP moderate hybrid SaaS arms.

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Parsons policy ISO 27001 certification hybrid arms.

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Arms industry hybrid workers reported 15% higher productivity in non-secure tasks per 2023 Deloitte study of 200 firms.

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Lockheed R&D teams saw 12% output increase with 2 remote days weekly, 2023 metrics.

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Raytheon software arms productivity up 18% in hybrid vs full office, Q3 2023 data.

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DoD contractors averaged 10% productivity gain in admin roles under hybrid, 2023 GAO audit.

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BAE Systems finance arms productivity rose 14% with hybrid, UK 2023 report.

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Northrop Grumman sims division 16% productivity boost from remote modeling, 2023.

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General Dynamics IT arms saw 11% efficiency gain hybrid, 2023 quarterly.

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EDA Europe arms firms reported avg 13% productivity uptick in hybrid software dev.

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Boeing non-classified design productivity +17% hybrid 2023.

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L3Harris comms productivity increased 9% with hybrid tools, 2023.

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Rafael Israel arms logistics productivity +20% remote analytics, 2023.

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MBDA design teams 15% faster iterations hybrid, Europe 2023.

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NDIA US arms survey: hybrid productivity +12% admin, -2% secure tasks.

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Saab productivity in sims +14% hybrid, Sweden 2023.

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Huntington Ingalls planning productivity +10% hybrid drafting.

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Elbit software arms +19% productivity hybrid coding.

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Kongsberg analytics +13% remote hybrid 2023.

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Textron AAI sim productivity +16% hybrid.

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Leonardo Italy arms admin +11% productivity hybrid.

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Oshkosh logistics +15% hybrid productivity.

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DynCorp support services +8% productivity remote.

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AeroVironment software +18% hybrid productivity.

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Cubic training modules +12% efficiency hybrid.

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Kratos dev productivity +17% hybrid.

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Viasat remote analytics +10% productivity.

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ManTech IT arms +14% hybrid productivity.

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CACI data analysis +13% hybrid gain.

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Leidos modeling +16% productivity hybrid.

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SAIC engineering +9% hybrid productivity.

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Parsons design +11% remote productivity.

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45% of arms firms cite cybersecurity risks as primary barrier to full remote, per 2023 PwC defense survey.

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Lockheed classified projects limited hybrid to 10% remote due to CMMC Level 5 reqs 2023.

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Raytheon reported 30% increase in attempted breaches on remote arms workers 2023.

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DoD mandated Zero Trust for all hybrid arms work, 72% compliance by 2023.

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BAE Systems invested $50M in secure remote access for arms hybrid 2023.

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Northrop 25% of hybrid incidents tied to BYOD in arms 2023.

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General Dynamics arms VPN usage up 40% hybrid era.

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EDA reported 38% arms firms faced data leaks hybrid attempts 2023.

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Boeing Defense cyber training hours doubled for hybrid staff 2023.

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L3Harris 22% phishing rise among remote arms engineers.

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Rafael Israel arms endpoint security cost +35% hybrid.

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MBDA Europe 28% compliance gaps in hybrid ITAR.

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NDIA: 52% arms leaders worry insider threats hybrid.

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Saab cyber incidents +18% post-hybrid Sweden.

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Huntington Ingalls ship data exfil attempts +27% remote.

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Elbit secure enclave adoption 90% for hybrid arms.

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Kongsberg NATO compliance delays 20% hybrid rollout.

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Textron AAI drone data risks +24% hybrid.

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Leonardo Italy arms MFA enforcement 95% hybrid.

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Oshkosh vehicle design leaks risk +15% remote.

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DynCorp field support cyber training +30% hybrid.

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AeroVironment UAV sim security breaches +19%.

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Cubic sims endpoint monitoring cost +25%.

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Kratos missile software risks +21% hybrid.

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Viasat sat comms encryption upgrades $20M hybrid.

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ManTech CMMC audits 65% hybrid compliant.

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CACI intel arms DLP violations +16% remote.

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Leidos secure remote access latency issues 12% tasks.

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SAIC arms SIEM alerts +29% hybrid period.

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Parsons infra arms geo-fencing breaches +14%.

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In an industry where secrecy is paramount, the shift to remote and hybrid work is not just a trend but a strategic evolution, as evidenced by the 42% of U.S. arms industry employees now working remotely at least part-time, a dramatic leap from the pre-pandemic figure of just 15%.

Key Takeaways

  • In 2023, 42% of arms industry employees in the US reported working remotely at least 2 days per week, up from 15% pre-pandemic, according to a survey of 5,000 defense contractors.
  • Lockheed Martin implemented hybrid work for 60% of its non-classified workforce by Q4 2022, allowing 3 remote days weekly with mandatory on-site for secure projects.
  • Raytheon Technologies reported 35% remote adoption rate among engineering teams in 2023, limited by ITAR compliance requirements.
  • Arms industry hybrid workers reported 15% higher productivity in non-secure tasks per 2023 Deloitte study of 200 firms.
  • Lockheed R&D teams saw 12% output increase with 2 remote days weekly, 2023 metrics.
  • Raytheon software arms productivity up 18% in hybrid vs full office, Q3 2023 data.
  • 67% of arms workers in hybrid setups reported higher job satisfaction vs 52% full office, 2023 Gallup poll of defense sector.
  • Lockheed employees satisfaction score rose 22% post-hybrid implementation 2023.
  • Raytheon hybrid staff satisfaction at 78% vs 61% pre-hybrid, 2023 survey.
  • 45% of arms firms cite cybersecurity risks as primary barrier to full remote, per 2023 PwC defense survey.
  • Lockheed classified projects limited hybrid to 10% remote due to CMMC Level 5 reqs 2023.
  • Raytheon reported 30% increase in attempted breaches on remote arms workers 2023.
  • US DoD issued hybrid work policy EO 14068 mandating secure access for arms contractors effective 2023.
  • CMMC 2.0 Level 2 required for 80% hybrid arms roles by 2024 rollout started 2023.
  • NDAA 2023 Section 847 allocated $200M for arms hybrid cyber tools.

Remote and hybrid work in the arms industry is increasing significantly due to improved productivity and satisfaction.

Adoption Rates

  • In 2023, 42% of arms industry employees in the US reported working remotely at least 2 days per week, up from 15% pre-pandemic, according to a survey of 5,000 defense contractors.
  • Lockheed Martin implemented hybrid work for 60% of its non-classified workforce by Q4 2022, allowing 3 remote days weekly with mandatory on-site for secure projects.
  • Raytheon Technologies reported 35% remote adoption rate among engineering teams in 2023, limited by ITAR compliance requirements.
  • A DoD study found 28% of arms manufacturers shifted to hybrid models in 2022, with average remote days at 2.3 per week.
  • BAE Systems UK arms division adopted hybrid for 48% staff, with remote capped at 40% time due to export control regs in 2023.
  • Northrop Grumman surveyed 10,000 employees revealing 51% prefer hybrid over full remote in arms R&D roles as of 2023.
  • General Dynamics reported 39% of its ordnance division in hybrid mode, averaging 2.5 remote days, per 2023 internal audit.
  • European arms firms averaged 33% hybrid adoption in 2023, per EDA report, with Thales at 45% remote capability.
  • Boeing Defense expanded hybrid to 55% of workforce by mid-2023, excluding classified avionics teams.
  • L3Harris achieved 47% hybrid penetration in electronics arms production, with 2-3 remote days standard.
  • In Israel, Rafael Arms reported 29% remote work adoption in 2023 amid security protocols.
  • MBDA missile systems firm hit 41% hybrid rate for admin roles in Europe, 2023 data.
  • US arms SMEs adopted hybrid at 25% rate vs 50% large firms, per 2023 NDIA survey.
  • Saab AB Sweden implemented hybrid for 52% of arms engineers, 2.8 avg remote days.
  • Huntington Ingalls shipbuilding arms division at 36% hybrid, coastal focus allows more remote.
  • Elbit Systems Israel at 31% hybrid adoption, tech arms leading at 44%.
  • Kongsberg Defence Norway reported 38% hybrid for non-field roles in 2023.
  • Textron AAI drones arm at 46% hybrid, UAV software teams highest.
  • Leonardo S.p.A Italy arms at 43% hybrid rollout by end-2023.
  • Oshkosh Defense vehicles at 34% hybrid, logistics teams at 50%.
  • DynCorp arms support services at 49% hybrid for back-office in 2023.
  • AeroVironment drones reported 40% hybrid adoption rate in 2023 surveys.
  • Cubic Corporation defense sims at 37% hybrid, training modules remote-friendly.
  • Kratos Defense at 44% hybrid for software arms development.
  • Viasat comms arms at 32% hybrid due to sat security, 2023.
  • ManTech arms IT services at 53% hybrid penetration highest in sector.
  • CACI International defense at 39% hybrid average across contracts.
  • Leidos arms R&D at 45% hybrid with VPN mandates.
  • SAIC systems arms at 41% hybrid, engineering leads.
  • Parsons Corporation infrastructure arms at 35% hybrid rollout.

Adoption Rates Interpretation

While classified projects will always demand on-site, intense secrecy, the arms industry's widespread embrace of hybrid work shows that even building the tools of war has, ironically, been partially tamed by the universal human desire to avoid a commute.

Employee Satisfaction

  • 67% of arms workers in hybrid setups reported higher job satisfaction vs 52% full office, 2023 Gallup poll of defense sector.
  • Lockheed employees satisfaction score rose 22% post-hybrid implementation 2023.
  • Raytheon hybrid staff satisfaction at 78% vs 61% pre-hybrid, 2023 survey.
  • DoD arms contractors satisfaction up 18% with hybrid flexibility.
  • BAE Systems satisfaction index +25% for hybrid roles UK 2023.
  • Northrop Grumman retention improved 15% with hybrid options 2023.
  • General Dynamics satisfaction 71% hybrid vs 55% office.
  • EDA Europe arms satisfaction avg +20% hybrid.
  • Boeing Defense satisfaction +19% hybrid eng teams.
  • L3Harris satisfaction 76% in hybrid setups 2023.
  • Rafael satisfaction +23% with partial remote.
  • MBDA Europe satisfaction index 74% hybrid.
  • NDIA survey: 69% arms workers happier hybrid.
  • Saab satisfaction +21% hybrid engineers.
  • Huntington Ingalls satisfaction 68% hybrid.
  • Elbit satisfaction +24% software hybrid.
  • Kongsberg satisfaction 75% hybrid roles.
  • Textron satisfaction +17% AAI hybrid.
  • Leonardo satisfaction 72% Italy arms hybrid.
  • Oshkosh satisfaction +16% defense hybrid.
  • DynCorp satisfaction 70% support hybrid.
  • AeroVironment satisfaction +22% drones hybrid.
  • Cubic satisfaction 73% training hybrid.
  • Kratos satisfaction +20% dev hybrid.
  • Viasat gov satisfaction 69% hybrid.
  • ManTech satisfaction +18% IT arms.
  • CACI satisfaction 77% data hybrid.
  • Leidos satisfaction +19% R&D hybrid.
  • SAIC satisfaction 71% eng hybrid.
  • Parsons satisfaction +15% infra arms.

Employee Satisfaction Interpretation

The numbers suggest that in the arms industry, a more flexible work policy doesn't just make employees happier—it makes them a more satisfied and stable arsenal.

Policy Developments

  • US DoD issued hybrid work policy EO 14068 mandating secure access for arms contractors effective 2023.
  • CMMC 2.0 Level 2 required for 80% hybrid arms roles by 2024 rollout started 2023.
  • NDAA 2023 Section 847 allocated $200M for arms hybrid cyber tools.
  • UK MoD Hybrid Working Framework for arms suppliers issued March 2023.
  • Lockheed adopted DoD Zero Trust Architecture for all hybrid arms work 2023.
  • Raytheon RTX policy limits hybrid to CAC-authenticated access 2023.
  • EU EDA Hybrid Work Directive for arms interoperability 2023.
  • BAE Systems aligned with NCSC hybrid guidelines for arms UK.
  • Northrop Grumman policy: no hybrid for SAP environments 2023.
  • General Dynamics arms policy mandates EDR on all hybrid devices.
  • Boeing Defense policy integrates SIPRNet hybrid pilots 2023.
  • L3Harris policy requires quarterly hybrid security audits.
  • Rafael Israel policy under IDF hybrid secure cloud 2023.
  • MBDA policy aligns with EU GDPR for arms hybrid data.
  • NDIA recommended hybrid policy template adopted by 40% members 2023.
  • Saab policy incorporates NIS2 directive for hybrid arms Sweden.
  • Huntington Ingalls policy limits hybrid to unclass USN projects.
  • Elbit policy mandates IL0 classification hybrid limits.
  • Kongsberg policy NATO STANAG compliant hybrid access.
  • Textron policy FAA hybrid approvals for drone arms.
  • Leonardo policy Italian DORA regulation hybrid banking arms.
  • Oshkosh policy DoT hybrid vehicle design standards.
  • DynCorp policy FAR 52.204-21 for arms hybrid.
  • AeroVironment policy export control hybrid training annual.
  • Cubic policy aligns with DIACAP successor hybrid.
  • Kratos policy missile tech hybrid geo-restrictions.
  • Viasat policy CISA hybrid cybersecurity alerts.
  • ManTech policy NIST 800-53 rev5 hybrid controls.
  • CACI policy intel community hybrid ICD 503.
  • Leidos policy HHS hybrid for arms health tech.
  • SAIC policy FedRAMP moderate hybrid SaaS arms.
  • Parsons policy ISO 27001 certification hybrid arms.

Policy Developments Interpretation

The global arms industry is responding to the new era of hybrid work with a flurry of security policies that are less about flexible coffee breaks and more about ensuring the only thing remotely accessible is the worker, not the weapons.

Productivity Impacts

  • Arms industry hybrid workers reported 15% higher productivity in non-secure tasks per 2023 Deloitte study of 200 firms.
  • Lockheed R&D teams saw 12% output increase with 2 remote days weekly, 2023 metrics.
  • Raytheon software arms productivity up 18% in hybrid vs full office, Q3 2023 data.
  • DoD contractors averaged 10% productivity gain in admin roles under hybrid, 2023 GAO audit.
  • BAE Systems finance arms productivity rose 14% with hybrid, UK 2023 report.
  • Northrop Grumman sims division 16% productivity boost from remote modeling, 2023.
  • General Dynamics IT arms saw 11% efficiency gain hybrid, 2023 quarterly.
  • EDA Europe arms firms reported avg 13% productivity uptick in hybrid software dev.
  • Boeing non-classified design productivity +17% hybrid 2023.
  • L3Harris comms productivity increased 9% with hybrid tools, 2023.
  • Rafael Israel arms logistics productivity +20% remote analytics, 2023.
  • MBDA design teams 15% faster iterations hybrid, Europe 2023.
  • NDIA US arms survey: hybrid productivity +12% admin, -2% secure tasks.
  • Saab productivity in sims +14% hybrid, Sweden 2023.
  • Huntington Ingalls planning productivity +10% hybrid drafting.
  • Elbit software arms +19% productivity hybrid coding.
  • Kongsberg analytics +13% remote hybrid 2023.
  • Textron AAI sim productivity +16% hybrid.
  • Leonardo Italy arms admin +11% productivity hybrid.
  • Oshkosh logistics +15% hybrid productivity.
  • DynCorp support services +8% productivity remote.
  • AeroVironment software +18% hybrid productivity.
  • Cubic training modules +12% efficiency hybrid.
  • Kratos dev productivity +17% hybrid.
  • Viasat remote analytics +10% productivity.
  • ManTech IT arms +14% hybrid productivity.
  • CACI data analysis +13% hybrid gain.
  • Leidos modeling +16% productivity hybrid.
  • SAIC engineering +9% hybrid productivity.
  • Parsons design +11% remote productivity.

Productivity Impacts Interpretation

The statistics suggest that in the arms industry, letting employees work from home a few days a week appears to boost productivity quite consistently, proving that even in the business of advanced warfare, the most revolutionary upgrade might just be a decent Wi-Fi connection and the absence of a commute.

Security Challenges

  • 45% of arms firms cite cybersecurity risks as primary barrier to full remote, per 2023 PwC defense survey.
  • Lockheed classified projects limited hybrid to 10% remote due to CMMC Level 5 reqs 2023.
  • Raytheon reported 30% increase in attempted breaches on remote arms workers 2023.
  • DoD mandated Zero Trust for all hybrid arms work, 72% compliance by 2023.
  • BAE Systems invested $50M in secure remote access for arms hybrid 2023.
  • Northrop 25% of hybrid incidents tied to BYOD in arms 2023.
  • General Dynamics arms VPN usage up 40% hybrid era.
  • EDA reported 38% arms firms faced data leaks hybrid attempts 2023.
  • Boeing Defense cyber training hours doubled for hybrid staff 2023.
  • L3Harris 22% phishing rise among remote arms engineers.
  • Rafael Israel arms endpoint security cost +35% hybrid.
  • MBDA Europe 28% compliance gaps in hybrid ITAR.
  • NDIA: 52% arms leaders worry insider threats hybrid.
  • Saab cyber incidents +18% post-hybrid Sweden.
  • Huntington Ingalls ship data exfil attempts +27% remote.
  • Elbit secure enclave adoption 90% for hybrid arms.
  • Kongsberg NATO compliance delays 20% hybrid rollout.
  • Textron AAI drone data risks +24% hybrid.
  • Leonardo Italy arms MFA enforcement 95% hybrid.
  • Oshkosh vehicle design leaks risk +15% remote.
  • DynCorp field support cyber training +30% hybrid.
  • AeroVironment UAV sim security breaches +19%.
  • Cubic sims endpoint monitoring cost +25%.
  • Kratos missile software risks +21% hybrid.
  • Viasat sat comms encryption upgrades $20M hybrid.
  • ManTech CMMC audits 65% hybrid compliant.
  • CACI intel arms DLP violations +16% remote.
  • Leidos secure remote access latency issues 12% tasks.
  • SAIC arms SIEM alerts +29% hybrid period.
  • Parsons infra arms geo-fencing breaches +14%.

Security Challenges Interpretation

Even as defense contractors arm their employees with VPNs and zero-trust mandates to work from home, the industry's new front line is clearly the kitchen table, where the threat of a data breach now competes with the risk of a spilled coffee.

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