Trident Space & Defense located in Torrance, California is a recognized industry leader and global supplier of high reliability microelectronic products and services for the Aerospace and Military markets.

Originally established in 1976 as a division of TRW (formerly known as TRW-CI), the division became part of privately held Vertical Circuits Inc. in 1999. With the launch of Trident Space & Defense in 2007 - the three legacy Mil/Aero business units in Torrance California (Electronic Components, Advanced Products Group and Ground Systems) are well positioned to build on a proven legacy of 30 successful years in supporting the industry at large with our high technology solutions and total commitment to customer service and support.

  • Trident’s Electronic Components business unit is a supplier of high reliability electronic components and design support services to the space industry.
  • The Advanced Products Group provides advanced semiconductor packaging solutions for custom multichip modules, systems-in-a-package, memory modules as well as solid state drives (SSD) in both ruggedized stand alone and embedded component configurations.
  • Trident’s Ground Systems business unit supplies custom, turnkey full-tracking ground stations to the commercial space industry.
With Trident Space and Defense - you can count on world-class innovation tied to a proven track record of support for hundreds of historically successful space, aerospace and military programs. Our experience in our industry starting with our TRW heritage is second to none!

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