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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CNY Defense Alliance

AFRL-RI Demonstrates High Performance Qubits

AFRL-RI recently measured excellent coherence and energy relaxation of their own qubits. The Alliance is so proud of the amazing microwave engineering capabilities right here in CNY! For more detail …

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NY UAS Test Site Successfully Completes FAA’s Phase 2 Unmanned Aircraft Traffic Management Pilot Project (UPP2)

Biggest and Most Technologically Complex Operation in The NY Test Site’s History The New York UAS Test Site at Griffiss International Airport has completed phase two of the Federal Aviation …

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Innovare Launch Event Realizes Six Years of CNY Defense Alliance Efforts

The Innovare Advancement Center is a key part of the Central NY Defense Alliance’s long-term effort to support the creation of a global technology and innovation hub in Central NY, …

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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