DA Drake Associates Incorporated is a defense consulting firm that provides systems solutions that are focused and driven on effective strategy and design.
DA Drake Associates Incorporated with its current members of our leadership team have gained years each of experience in the US and International firearms and munitions industry, the current members of DA Drake Associates have been at the forefront of innovation in Precision Grade Bolt Action Rifles, aptly described as “Designed by Snipers for Snipers.” Our team members, each boasting over 25 years of collective expertise, has played a vital role in supporting the defense community with a extensive history under the prior and former Drake Associates Inc (Cage Code 1BJA2).
Our members extensive background includes supplying components, equipment, and ordnance to key players such as the US Arsenal at Lake City, Federal Cartridge, Olin Brass, and the United States Marine Corps. For many years, the US Military has relied on components provided by our team for critical ammunition types, including the M80 Ball 7.62, M855, M855 Tracer, the specialized M118LR and the XM1022 .50 BMG. Additionally, we have significant experience in the supply chain for 40mm HEDP SD grenades, specifically for the United States Marine Corps.
Throughout the years, our team has been dedicated to developing and delivering specialized rifles, which have been utilized both as competition firearms and deployment rifles for US and NATO sniper teams.
Our team members bring a proven history of success from their previous tenure at Drake Associates, showcasing their technical proficiency, expertise, and notable performance achievements. For example, in 2017, the U.S. Army Warrior Training Center team secured 1st Place in the Open Division at the U.S. Army International Sniper Competition at Fort Benning, utilizing the Savage Arms Stealth Evolution bolt-action rifle. This rifle exemplifies the innovative engineering by Drake and the high-quality production collaboration between Drake and Savage Arms.
In prior years, rifles designed by members of Drake had achieved 3rd place in 2016 and 4th place in 2015, in addition to setting an unofficial long-range record in Afghanistan with U.S. Special Operations. This impressive track record highlights our team members capabilities and significant contributions to these successful programs. With these accomplished members now on board at DA Drake Associates, we are committed to continuing our success in support of the U.S. Military and NATO alliances.
Our team’s qualifications are further exemplified by our engineers, who have served as key suppliers of professional and defense-related materials to major companies in the defense industry, including ATK, Olin, Winchester, FN, and Savage Arms. Notably, in 2016, Drake developed a chassis system for Savage Arms, delivering thousands of chassis each month for precision long-range rifles.