Public Policy & advocacy

Together, we're not just better – we're unstoppable.

Our Expertise

The ODIA policy and leadership team monitors, advocates for, and educates government stakeholders about public policy matters of importance to the defense industry in Oklahoma. Policy staff regularly meets with key state and federal officeholders, agencies, and other leaders to advance the interests of the defense community with our state on critical issues.

The Oklahoma Defense Industry Association aims to be the trusted leader and representative voice of Oklahoma’s defense industry, military installations, and national security interests in the state and Washington, D.C.

By becoming a member of the ODIA, you gain access to the latest intelligence on important issues and insider research on emerging challenges and opportunities.

Our Strategic Priorities

Build Relationships Policy Advocacy Collaborative Production Long-Term Viability

Build Relationships

Facilitate a statewide network for defense-
related businesses to connect and foster
cooperation for the improvement of the
defense industry in Oklahoma.

Policy Advocacy

Collaborative Production

Long-Term Viability

Our Support Positions

Workforce Development & Readiness

Enhancing workforce development & readiness through technological advancements, public-private partnerships, military transition programs, etc.

Manufacturing

Advocate for policies that foster growth in the advanced manufacturing sector.

Space/Launch

Back policies that strengthen our ability to compete in the expanding space/launch industry, including collaboration with the state to enhance the space corridor.

Research

Champion Oklahoma’s research universities.

K-12 STEM

Advocate for policies that prioritize improving K-12 STEM outcomes, preparing students for the workforce or technical degree programs.

National Security Infrastructure & Ecosystem

Support policies to bolster Oklahoma's national security infrastructure & ecosystem, encompassing military installations, service members, their families, civilian personnel, and communities supporting these installations.