COPT Defense Properties (NYSE:CDP) (NYSE:CDP) is a real estate investment trust focused on owning, developing and managing specialized commercial properties that serve the U.S. defense and federal government sectors. The company’s portfolio consists primarily of high-technology office, research and development, laboratory and industrial facilities tailored to the unique requirements of defense contractors, federal agencies and related service providers. COPT Defense Properties leverages its deep sector expertise to provide mission-critical infrastructure in proximity to military installations, federal campuses and defense research hubs.
The company’s core activities include strategic acquisitions, ground-up development and long-term lease management. COPT Defense Properties maintains a disciplined approach to site selection, targeting locations where security, infrastructure and access to talent pools are paramount. Its properties feature secure perimeters, controlled environments and advanced communications capabilities designed to meet stringent government standards. By combining in-house development capabilities with third-party leasing and property management services, the firm aims to deliver stable occupancy and predictable cash flow.
Originally formed in 2011 as a spin-off from Corporate Office Properties Trust, COPT Defense Properties has grown its portfolio through both opportunistic acquisitions and strategic developments. Headquartered in Columbia, Maryland, the company’s assets are concentrated in key defense corridors along the East Coast, the U.S. Southeast and select West Coast markets. Over the past decade, COPT Defense Properties has expanded into emerging technology centers near Huntsville, Alabama, and Southern California, reflecting its commitment to serving a broad set of defense-related clients and fostering long-term partnerships.
The company is governed by an experienced Board of Trustees and led by a senior management team with deep backgrounds in real estate investment, defense contracting and government relations. The executive leadership combines decades of public-sector and private-sector expertise, ensuring that COPT Defense Properties remains aligned with evolving federal requirements and industry trends. Together, the board and management team focus on disciplined growth, tenant satisfaction and maintaining high standards of security and operational excellence.
