GOVERNMENT RELATIONS FOR THE DEFENSE INDUSTRY

Strategic Advocacy. Federal Readiness.
Indiana Advantage.

With more than 20 years of experience working in the Defense space, RJL is uniquely qualified to assist you in navigating the many facets of this landscape. Military bases have a strong economic and community impact, serving as hubs of innovation, employment, and infrastructure development that shape regional economies and national readiness. Our Government Relations team delivers high-level advocacy, stakeholder engagement, and strategic planning services designed to connect local assets with federal missions and ensure those assets are protected, promoted, and positioned for long-term success.

Whether you're advancing spaceport infrastructure, securing DoD funding, or working to align innovation with national security priorities, we position your mission where it matters—at the intersection of defense policy and strategic investment.

Why It Matters

National defense isn’t just a federal priority—it’s a local advantage. With Congress preparing to approve a $150 billion increase in defense spending, defense-related opportunities are growing, but so is the competition. Indiana is uniquely positioned to take on expanded national security roles thanks to its:

By working directly with you, and the leaders propelling defense forward, RJL ensures  Indiana’s capabilities are not just visible but valued at the national level.

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How We Advance
Your Mission

Secure federal and state funding through strategic advocacy and appropriations support.
Expand your role in the defense innovation ecosystem through coalition building.
Influence policy and procurement decisions through government relations at all levels.
Quantify your installation’s economic impact to strengthen BRAC resilience and funding justification.
Coordinate stakeholder and association management to ensure alignment and growth.

Our Core Services

Federal & State
Government Relations
Appropriations Strategy &
Grant Positioning
Defense-Focused Public Relations
& Strategic Messaging
Coalition Building &
Stakeholder Engagement
Infrastructure &
Site Readiness Planning
Defense Ecosystem Mapping
Legislative Monitoring &
Risk Analysis
Economic Impact Studies
& ROI Justification
Association Management &
Organizational Leadership

From military installations to innovation districts and spaceport projects, RJL’s insight into policy, funding pathways, and strategic communication helps mission-critical organizations cut through red tape, connect with decision-makers, and move forward with confidence.

Strategic Alignment with Indiana's
Hub-and-Spoke Defense Model

As part of Indiana’s “Best IN Defense” strategy, RJL Solutions operates within a statewide hub-and-spoke network that connects the state’s 9 military installations with industry, academia, regional coalitions, and government. We work alongside organizations like USTF, NDIA Indiana Chapter, and the Indiana Economic Development Corporation to ensure that regional efforts support national goals in innovation, workforce readiness, and mission sustainability.

From microelectronics and AI to cyber warfare and aerospace, RJL is the connective force that links mission-critical needs to your real-world actions.

Who Benefits?

Our Strategic Partners

We proudly support organizations across Indiana’s defense ecosystem, including:

Our reach and relationships ensure clients are aligned with the right people, at the right time, for the right mission.

Contact

Get in Touch

RJL Solutions is where organizations come to find advocates to embrace challenges and fight for your cause every day. 

Indianapolis Office
INDIANAPOLIS
150 West Market Street, Suite 700
Indianapolis, IN 46204
Terre Haute Office
TERRE HAUTE
 1125 Wabash Avenue
Terre Haute, IN 47807
EVANSVILLE
 318 Main Street, Suite 502
Evansville, IN 47711
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