CNY Defense Alliance

CNY's Critical Federal Assets

The Alliance promotes, advocates, and strengthens the region’s
Department of Defense (DoD) and Federal assets including:

Air Force Research Laboratory Information Directorate (AFRL/RI)

Leading the nation in an array of critical technologies. Read more…

FAA-Designated Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) Test Site at Griffiss International Airport

Cutting-edge facility for unmanned aerial systems. Read more…

Eastern Air Defense Sector (EADS)

Protecting us from threats by air. Read more…

Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS)

Providing vital services to the Department of Defense. Read more…

About Us

The Central New York Defense Alliance is a not-for-profit 501(c) 6 incorporated in April of 2011. We are the only regional organization legally empowered to lobby in Washington and Albany to protect our federal and defense assets. The Alliance is a collaborative force of New York businesses, universities and colleges, government agencies, economic development groups, and community leaders working together to protect, strengthen and expand our high tech ecosystem by supporting research, development, and commercialization opportunities made possible by our defense and federal assets. Read More…

Multi-Faceted Strategy

Strong Relationships, in Washington, Albany, and at Home

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New Issue of Alliance Matters Available Now

Learn what’s been happening at our Federal assets and member companies throughout the region. Download and read our most recent newsletter here.

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Learn More About AFRL Information Directorate in Rome

AFRL-RI right here in Rome leads the world in research across a wide array of technologies critical to our nations future, from cybersecurity to artificial intelligence and neuromorphic computing to …

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International Quantum Information Science Workshop Returning to Rome

Save the dates! July 28 – 30, 2020 the second annual Quantum Information Science International Workshop will take place at the soon-to-be-opened Open Innovation Center at Griffiss Airport.

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We have unprecedented support from our Local, State and Federal representatives including: Rome Mayor Izzo, Utica Mayor Palmieri, Oneida County Executive Picente, Governor Cuomo, Lt. Governor Hochul, NYS Senator Griffo, NYS Assemblyman Brindisi, Congresswoman Tenney, Congressman Katko, Congresswoman Stefanik, Senator Schumer and Senator Gillibrand.

The Alliance is YOUR VOICE. We need your help. We can not succeed without your financial support and more importantly your participation. Get on a team, send in your membership dues, and promote our vision! Read more…

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315-617-2821

mary.chruscicki@cnydefensealliance.org