Introducing

IBA Pro

The intelligence layer for defense investors, founders, and executives who need more than the headlines

Built for people who need more than the headlines.

Coverage

Financials, contracts, and filings for the entire defense industrial base.

Standardized EDGAR financials, USAspending contract obligations, and a sector-grouped directory of every tracked defense name. Company contract intelligence, deal flow analysis, and more.

The terminal

One terminal for the defense economy.

Every filing, one standard view

Standardized EDGAR financials for every tracked defense name: revenue, backlog, margins, and filings in one place.

Exclusive

Get the terminal and so much more.

Every Pro membership includes the research, calls, and community behind the data.

Pro-only newsletter issues
Exclusive issues that never reach the free list.
Chart of the week
Industrial base data visualized, every week.
Quarterly briefing call
Market trends briefings with the IBA editor.
Policy & procurement
How DoD priorities, congressional action, and allied spending shape the landscape.
Expert analysis
Direct insights from the IBA research team and guest contributors.
Team discounts
Multi-seat rates for funds, primes, and advisory firms.
Priority event access
First call on IBA dinners, summits, and webinars.
Access

Join the private beta.

Membership
Pro
Private Beta
per year  ·  billed annually
Premium research, deal flow intelligence, and analysis for professionals who follow the defense industrial base closely.
  • Full access to all Pro research reports and deep-dives
  • Weekly deal flow intelligence beyond the free Monitor
  • Payload-style chart of the week: industrial base data visualized
  • Quarterly market trends briefing call
  • Exclusive Pro-only newsletter issues
  • Priority access to IBA events and webinars
  • Discounts available for multi-seat team subscriptions
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IBA Pro is currently in private beta. We will reach out directly when access opens.
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the difference between the free newsletter and IB Pro?
The free Substack newsletter covers the biggest deals and news each week. IB Pro adds exclusive research reports, a deeper deal flow feed, quarterly briefing calls, and priority event access, for readers who need more than the headlines.
Who is IB Pro for?
Defense investors (VC, PE, growth), startup founders raising capital or tracking competitors, defense primes and contractors monitoring the competitive landscape, and policy and government professionals tracking private sector activity.
Is there a free trial?
Email us at and we'll give you a sample of what Pro content looks like before you subscribe.
Can my whole team subscribe?
Yes. We offer discounted multi-seat rates for teams. Contact us for pricing on 3+ seats.
Get in Touch
Questions before subscribing?
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Disclaimer

Industrial Base Alpha (“IBA”) is published by Industrial Base Alpha LLC, a Virginia limited liability company. IBA provides independent market research, analysis, and commentary focused on the defense industrial base, including coverage of publicly traded defense and aerospace companies, private capital markets activity, procurement dynamics, and related policy developments.

Not Investment Advice

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Accuracy and Completeness

IBA obtains information from sources believed to be reliable, including but not limited to SEC filings, press releases, earnings transcripts, and publicly available data. However, IBA makes no representation or warranty, express or implied, regarding the accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of any information published. All analysis and commentary reflect the author’s views as of the date of publication and are subject to change without notice.

Positions and Conflicts

The author and affiliated persons may hold positions, long or short, in securities discussed in IBA publications and may trade in those securities before, during, or after publication without notice. When material conflicts of interest exist with respect to a specific company discussed in an IBA publication, IBA will disclose such conflicts within the relevant article.

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