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Defense systems R&D: $104B in defense awards
$104B obligated across 31,436 DoD and DHS awards to 7,037 companies, Oct 1, 2023 to Oct 14, 2026, 90% of Research and development. Northrop Grumman Systems Corp leads with $7.6B; Department of the Air Force is the largest buyer at $43.9B.
| Obligated FY2024+ | $104B |
|---|---|
| Awards | 31,436 |
| Companies | 7,037 |
| FY2024 | $39.3B |
| FY2025 | $36.6B |
| FY2026 to date | $27.8B |
| Parent category | Research and development |
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| Award | Company | Obligated FY2024+ | What | Agency | Latest action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N6833525C0131 definitive contract | Creare LLC | $2.0M | Research and development | Navy | Nov 14, 2024 DoD 90d |
| W5170124C0189 definitive contract | Analytics HQ, LLC | $2.0M | Small business innovation research (sbir) direct to phase ii, topic a244-007: | Army | Jun 16, 2025 DoD 90d |
| W5170126CA026 definitive contract | Swarmbotics AI, Inc | $2.0M | Small business innovation research, direct to phase ii topic a254-p030, xtechoverwatch open topic | Army | May 6, 2026 DoD 90d |
| W5170126CA101 definitive contract | Lunewave Inc | $2.0M | Small business innovation research, direct to phase ii topic a254-021, ruggedized sensors to increase driving visibility and vehicle safety | Army | May 20, 2026 DoD 90d |
| W5170125CA083 definitive contract | Somewear Labs, Inc | $2.0M | Somewear labs non-attributable mobile mesh and satcom network devices sbir phase ii | Army | Jan 27, 2026 DoD 90d |
| W5170125CA050 definitive contract | Camx Power LLC | $2.0M | Topic #: a244-p063 battery focused open topic (direct to phase ii) | Army | May 6, 2025 DoD 90d |
| W5170125CA060 definitive contract | Eduworks Corporation | $2.0M | Development of an app that will safeguard the ARMY artificial intelligence data supply chain, both upstream and during model creation and deployment. | Army | Mar 21, 2025 DoD 90d |
| N6833524C0288 definitive contract | Greensight Inc | $2.0M | Research and development | Navy | Mar 25, 2026 DoD 90d |
| FA228026C0002 definitive contract | Defense Unicorns, Inc | $2.0M | Modernizing secure software delivery across ussf mission environments with uds | Air Force | May 20, 2026 DoD 90d |
| HQ086025C7405 definitive contract | Bodkin Design & Engineering LLC | $2.0M | Sbir/sttr phase ii R&D pulsed laser lethality effects for missile defense | Missile Defense Agency | May 16, 2025 DoD 90d |
| W5170125CA123 definitive contract | Kopin Targeting Corporation | $2.0M | Small business innovation research (sbir) phase ii, topic a244-011 off the visor heads up display (hud) phase ii (sbir phi contract# w51701-24-c-0182) | Army | Apr 24, 2025 DoD 90d |
| W5170124C0213 definitive contract | Re3d, Inc | $2.0M | Small business innovation research (sbir), ARMY topic #a224-016, "xtech/sbir clean tech." the intent is to provide the ARMY with transformative technology solutions while enabling cost savings throughout the ARMY systems life-cycle. | Army | Jun 5, 2026 DoD 90d |
| W5170125CA044 definitive contract | Cybernet Systems Corporation | $2.0M | Condition based maintenance for combat vehicles (phase ii sequential) | Army | Apr 16, 2025 DoD 90d |
| N6426725C7032 definitive contract | Boston Engineering Corporation | $2.0M | 873authority | Navy | Mar 10, 2026 DoD 90d |
| W5170126CA022 definitive contract | Sandtable, Inc | $2.0M | Small business innovation research, direct to phase ii topic a254-p030, xtechoverwatch open topic | Army | May 6, 2026 DoD 90d |
| W5170125CA100 definitive contract | A10 Systems Inc | $2.0M | Small business innovative research (sbir) phase ii topic a244-068, a10 systems inc. | Army | Aug 15, 2025 DoD 90d |
| W5170126CA021 definitive contract | Parry Labs LLC | $2.0M | Small business innovation research, direct to phase ii topic a254-p030, xtechoverwatch open topic | Army | May 20, 2026 DoD 90d |
| HQ086026CE040 definitive contract | Antaris, Inc | $2.0M | Sttr phase ii: full mission virtualization for integrated space and missile defense | Missile Defense Agency | Apr 10, 2026 DoD 90d |
| W911QY24F0275 delivery order | G3 Technologies Inc | $2.0M | Research and development | Army | Mar 13, 2025 DoD 90d |
| W5170125CA259 definitive contract | Cenith Innovations LLC | $2.0M | Topic #: a214-048 - machine learning for breach routing (phase ii sequential) | Army | Aug 28, 2025 DoD 90d |
| W5170126CA134 definitive contract | Senseeker Corp | $2.0M | A244-061 - evolution of 3gen+ advanced process ip | Army | Apr 1, 2026 DoD 90d |
| HQ086025CE028 definitive contract | Luna Labs USA LLC | $2.0M | Sbir phase ii: lightweight lightning strike protective coating for extreme environments | Missile Defense Agency | May 8, 2026 DoD 90d |
| W5170125CA298 definitive contract | Trex Enterprises Corporation | $2.0M | Topic #: a254-038, direct to phase ii, trex enterprises corporation | Army | Sep 25, 2025 DoD 90d |
| N0001424C1122 definitive contract | Iqe Inc | $2.0M | Epiwafer production capabilities for large-format fpas | Navy | May 29, 2026 DoD 90d |
| N6833523C0483 definitive contract | Nira Inc | $2.0M | Research and development sbir ph ii | Navy | Apr 27, 2026 DoD 90d |
| N6833524C0133 definitive contract | Spectral Energies LLC | $2.0M | Sbir phase ii | Navy | Mar 25, 2026 DoD 90d |
| W5170126CA117 definitive contract | Morsecorp, Inc | $2.0M | Development of the joint precision airdrop system tactical range extension kit 2.0, an aerial delivery vehicle that leverages autonomous powered paraglider technology enabling aerial logistics delivery in anti-aircraft and access-denial ... | Army | May 19, 2026 DoD 90d |
| W5170124C0233 definitive contract | Mayflower Communications Company, Inc | $2.0M | Direct to phase ii award | Army | Jun 18, 2025 DoD 90d |
| W5170126CA044 definitive contract | Research Innovations Incorporated | $2.0M | Small business innovation research, direct to phase ii topic a254-p026, xtechpacific open topic | Army | May 12, 2026 DoD 90d |
| FA942226C0003 definitive contract | Antares Nuclear, Inc | $2.0M | The purpose of this effort is to focus on the power conversion system - the equipment that converts reactor heat into usable electrical power. | Air Force | Jan 29, 2026 DoD 90d |
| W5170125CA109 definitive contract | Walacor Corporation | $2.0M | See attachment 1 - scope of work (sow). | Army | Mar 24, 2025 DoD 90d |
| HQ086025CE040 definitive contract | Secmation LLC | $2.0M | Sbir second phase ii: interoperability and usability enhancements for the anneal embedded hypervisor | Missile Defense Agency | Aug 26, 2025 DoD 90d |
| W5170124C0275 definitive contract | Kitware Inc | $2.0M | Small business innovative research (sbir) phii sequential "image data compilation based on accurate registration of sequential frames from a drone" provide algorithms capable of compiling info from a moving UAV. ph i w909my20p0019 phii ... | Army | Jul 29, 2025 DoD 90d |
| W5170126CA019 definitive contract | Novel Engineering Inc | $2.0M | Small business innovation research, direct to phase ii topic a254-p030, xtechoverwatch open topic | Army | May 13, 2026 DoD 90d |
| FA869026CB003 definitive contract | Specter Aerospace Inc | $2.0M | Tactical funding increase (tacfi) for initial concept development, risk reduction and rocket flight tests for lcaam (long-range compact air to air missile), a low-cost, long-range airbreathing effector for hyper-uppercut. | Air Force | Jan 20, 2026 DoD 90d |
| W5170126CA115 definitive contract | Xperno LP LLP | $2.0M | The development of a cloud native, artificial intelligence enabled digital stewardship as a service platform that automates the detection, triage, and correction of data quality issues within the ARMY integrated personnel and pay system. | Army | May 19, 2026 DoD 90d |
| N6426724C0026 definitive contract | Binergy Scientific, Inc | $2.0M | 873authority | Navy | Jul 8, 2025 DoD 90d |
| W5170126CA027 definitive contract | Terminal Autonomy USA LLC | $2.0M | Small business innovation research, direct to phase ii topic a254-p030, xtechoverwatch open topic | Army | May 11, 2026 DoD 90d |
| W5170125CA155 definitive contract | Calnetix Technologies LLC | $2.0M | See attachment 1 - statement of work. | Army | Jul 9, 2025 DoD 90d |
| W5170126CA041 definitive contract | Rune Technologies Inc | $2.0M | Small business innovation research, direct to phase ii topic a254-045, predict, optimize, recommend, and track of adaptive logistics (portal) | Army | May 13, 2026 DoD 90d |
| N6833525C0327 definitive contract | Qdir, Inc | $2.0M | Research and development | Navy | Sep 29, 2025 DoD 90d |
| FA248625PB004 purchase order | Unstructured Technologies, Inc | $2.0M | Sbir tacfi-phase ii proposal f2-19090, topic no. x224-ocso1-preprocessing algorithmic development | Air Force | Sep 3, 2025 DoD 90d |
| W5170125CA089 definitive contract | Banc 3, Inc | $2.0M | This augmented and mixed reality and computer vision solution is designed to guide nonexpert soldiers through complex rigging tasks using wearable headsets. | Army | May 19, 2026 DoD 90d |
| N6833524C0292 definitive contract | 3d Fortify Inc | $2.0M | Research and development | Navy | Apr 6, 2026 DoD 90d |
| W5170125CA300 definitive contract | Polaris Sensor Technologies Inc | $2.0M | Small business innovation research (sbir), direct to phase ii, topic a254-037, single aperture night plus polarization compass | Army | Sep 29, 2025 DoD 90d |
| W5170125CA130 definitive contract | Gates Defense Systems, LLC | $2.0M | System solution designed to enhance situational awareness and operational effectiveness by integrating diverse sensor data and providing real-time intelligence for decision-making in complex environments. | Army | Apr 3, 2025 DoD 90d |
| N0001924F1803 delivery order | Lockheed Martin Corporation | $2.0M | Domestic support (idiq clin 0001) | Navy | Feb 5, 2026 DoD 90d |
| HQ086025CE009 definitive contract | Spectral Sciences, Inc | $2.0M | Sbir direct to phase ii: standardized all-altitude modulation model (samm) for long-wave infrared through mid-wave ultraviolet environmental effects generation | Missile Defense Agency | Sep 30, 2025 DoD 90d |
| FA830726PB002 purchase order | Autonomous Cyber, Inc | $2.0M | Sttr ph ii ai-driven cyber operations: automated vulnerability discovery and weaponization | Air Force | Mar 26, 2026 DoD 90d |
| W5170126CA050 definitive contract | Farad Power Inc | $2.0M | High-energy 6t batteries with biomass-derived anode materials | Army | Mar 30, 2026 DoD 90d |
Source: USAspending.gov prime award data (FPDS), DoD and DHS contracts, orders and IDVs with any action since Oct 1, 2023. Obligated FY2024+ sums the obligations on those actions; total obligated is the award's lifetime figure. DoD contract actions publish on USAspending about 90 days after signing (DFARS PGI 204.6), so the latest DoD actions here trail the calendar by about 3 months. Data as of Oct 16, 2026.
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