COPT Defense Properties

COPT Defense Properties is a real estate investment trust (REIT) that specializes in owning, operating, and developing mission-critical office buildings and data centers, primarily serving the U.S. government and major defense contractors. Headquartered in Columbia, Maryland, the company’s portfolio consists mainly of properties located in proximity to key U.S. defense installations in the suburbs of the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area. As of December 31, 2024, COPT Defense Properties owned 164 office buildings totaling 16.5 million square feet and 31 single-tenant data centers encompassing 5.9 million square feet. The firm’s tenants are heavily weighted toward entities engaged in national security, including government agencies such as the General Services Administration and major industry names like Amazon, General Dynamics, and Northrop Grumman. COPT Defense Properties plays a critical role in supporting defense, cybersecurity, and secure data operations, making it a significant infrastructure partner for sectors with heightened security and operational requirements within the U.S. defense ecosystem.