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Parachutes and aerial delivery: $502.8M in defense awards
$502.8M obligated across 5,282 DoD and DHS awards to 269 companies, Oct 1, 2023 to Oct 7, 2026, 0.3% of Aircraft. Airborne Systems North America of CA Inc leads with $102.8M; Department of the Army is the largest buyer at $231.6M.
| Obligated FY2024+ | $502.8M |
|---|---|
| Awards | 5,282 |
| Companies | 269 |
| FY2024 | $167.1M |
| FY2025 | $201.1M |
| FY2026 to date | $134.6M |
| Parent category | Aircraft |
| Award | Company | Obligated FY2024+ | What | Agency | Latest action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SPE4A626F0304 delivery order | Martin-Baker Aircraft Company Limited | $61K | 8511689597 cover,parachute ris | Defense Logistics Agency | Oct 15, 2025 DoD 90d |
| FA487724P0056 purchase order | SSK Military Industries Inc | $60K | 306 rqs is requesting the procurement of cypres auto activation devices iaw the salient characteristics. | Air Force | Jun 6, 2024 DoD 90d |
| SPE4A224F6259 delivery order | Martin-Baker America Inc | $60K | 8510799545 cover set,risers | Defense Logistics Agency | Aug 2, 2024 DoD 90d |
| SPE4A726P2571 purchase order | Weckworth Manufacturing, Inc | $59K | 8511758902 line,lowering | Defense Logistics Agency | Nov 19, 2025 DoD 90d |
| SPE4A726P3456 purchase order | Para-Gear Equipment Co | $59K | 8511789539 canopy,personnel pa | Defense Logistics Agency | Jan 16, 2026 DoD 90d |
| SPE4A624PW647 purchase order | Matson, Inc | $59K | 8510803920 line,multi-loop | Defense Logistics Agency | May 13, 2025 DoD 90d |
| SPE4A624P3883 purchase order | General Aviation Industries, Inc | $59K | 8510255597 government first article test | Defense Logistics Agency | Aug 22, 2024 DoD 90d |
| SPE4A724PA740 purchase order | Para-Gear Equipment Co | $58K | 8510589489 parachute,cargo | Defense Logistics Agency | Apr 30, 2024 DoD 90d |
| W911QY26FA061 delivery order | Vigil America Inc | $58K | Scie fms eeaads and spares for ks-zhy | Army | Mar 24, 2026 DoD 90d |
| SPE4A625F372K delivery order | Martin-Baker Aircraft Company Limited | $58K | 8511590982 pack,personnel para | Defense Logistics Agency | Aug 25, 2025 DoD 90d |
| W911QY25PA034 purchase order | Complete Parachute Solutions, Inc | $57K | Procurement of parachute systems and equipment. | Army | Aug 6, 2025 DoD 90d |
| SPE4A725PE503 purchase order | A.g.h Industries, LLC | $57K | 8511587214 separator | Defense Logistics Agency | Aug 21, 2025 DoD 90d |
| SPE4A225F5416 delivery order | Martin-Baker America Inc | $57K | 8511585982 drogue and antisqid | Defense Logistics Agency | Aug 20, 2025 DoD 90d |
| SPE4A725P2988 purchase order | Bourdon Forge Co Inc | $57K | 8511058790 ring assembly,snapl | Defense Logistics Agency | Jun 24, 2025 DoD 90d |
| SPE4A725P7907 purchase order | Butler Parachute Systems, Inc | $57K | 8511285535 canopy,personnel pa | Defense Logistics Agency | May 14, 2025 DoD 90d |
| SPE4A625PR722 purchase order | Falcon Engineering Corporation | $57K | 8511366029 line,multi-loop | Defense Logistics Agency | May 1, 2026 DoD 90d |
| W911QY24F0185 delivery order | Airborne Systems North America of CA Inc | $56K | Mc-6 system ordering period 1 / yr 4 - 6 complete mc-6 systems | Army | Dec 10, 2024 DoD 90d |
| SPE4A726P7336 purchase order | Falcon Engineering Corporation | $56K | 8511939731 line,multi-loop | Defense Logistics Agency | May 1, 2026 DoD 90d |
| W912CH25F0128 delivery order | Huntsville Rehabilitation Foundation, Inc | $56K | Buckle straps | Army | Feb 21, 2025 DoD 90d |
| SPE4A726F3974 delivery order | Cottonwood Inc | $56K | 8511973484 tie down,cargo,airc | Defense Logistics Agency | Mar 12, 2026 DoD 90d |
| SPE4A724F2684 delivery order | Paradigm Parachute and Defense Inc | $56K | 8510321032 center line | Defense Logistics Agency | Dec 15, 2023 DoD 90d |
| SPE4A724P2030 purchase order | Alfa Technology GMBH | $55K | 8510259207 separator | Defense Logistics Agency | Sep 5, 2024 DoD 90d |
| FA521524F0045 delivery order | Butler Parachute Systems, Inc | $55K | This requirement is to secure the aircrew flight equipment that will allow flexibility in servicing the 9 aircraft fleet with serviceable parachutes within a timely manner. | Air Force | Sep 25, 2024 DoD 90d |
| SPE4A225F4669 delivery order | Martin-Baker America Inc | $55K | 8511505501 bridle,parachute | Defense Logistics Agency | Jul 16, 2025 DoD 90d |
| SPE4A226F1173 delivery order | Martin-Baker America Inc | $55K | 8511890006 bridle,parachute | Defense Logistics Agency | Jan 28, 2026 DoD 90d |
| SPE4A724P9118 purchase order | Eci Defense Group, Inc | $55K | 8510526733 release,piston asse | Defense Logistics Agency | Oct 2, 2025 DoD 90d |
| SPE4A724F7651 delivery order | Bourdon Forge Co Inc | $54K | 8510625752 ejector snap,parach | Defense Logistics Agency | May 14, 2024 DoD 90d |
| SPE4A725F3141 delivery order | Bourdon Forge Co Inc | $54K | 8511143122 ejector snap,parach | Defense Logistics Agency | Feb 23, 2025 DoD 90d |
| SPE4A725F3812 delivery order | Bourdon Forge Co Inc | $54K | 8511208692 ejector snap,parach | Defense Logistics Agency | Mar 4, 2025 DoD 90d |
| W912CH25F0316 delivery order | Airborne Systems North America of CA Inc | $54K | Spare parachute related hardware procurements in delivery order format. | Army | May 28, 2025 DoD 90d |
| FA853424P0001 purchase order | Wolverine Tube, Inc | $54K | Next generation all aluminum cargo pallet | Air Force | May 5, 2025 DoD 90d |
| FA483024P0039 purchase order | Airborne Systems North America of CA Inc | $54K | Qty 200: ra-1 ripcord reserve and its components. a ripcord is a part of a skydiving harness-container system. when the ripcord is pulled, the container is opened and the pilot chute is released, opening the parachute. | Air Force | Jul 1, 2024 DoD 90d |
| SPE4A725P9015 purchase order | Falcon Engineering Corporation | $54K | 8511337130 cradle,deployment b | Defense Logistics Agency | May 20, 2026 DoD 90d |
| SPE4A726P2886 purchase order | LCF Systems, Inc | $54K | 8511769490 guard assembly,cont | Defense Logistics Agency | Nov 21, 2025 DoD 90d |
| SPE4A725F7911 delivery order | Coordinated Defense Supply Systems, Inc | $54K | 8511519884 band,rubber,parachu | Defense Logistics Agency | Nov 4, 2025 DoD 90d |
| SPE4A725P1365 purchase order | Jag Components, LLC | $54K | 8510982786 drogue,parachute st | Defense Logistics Agency | Oct 28, 2024 DoD 90d |
| SPRPA124P0591 purchase order | Telair US LLC | $53K | 8510343456 housing assy,contro | Defense Logistics Agency | Jul 5, 2024 DoD 90d |
| SPE4A726P7184 purchase order | Brancor Aviation Corp | $53K | 8511933985 pallet,cargo,aircra | Defense Logistics Agency | Feb 20, 2026 DoD 90d |
| SPE4A726F7148 delivery order | Cottonwood Inc | $53K | 8512129185 tie down,cargo,airc | Defense Logistics Agency | May 20, 2026 DoD 90d |
| W50S7E24PA013 purchase order | Quality Research, Development & Consulting, Inc | $53K | Airdrop systems, reusable cds honeycomb/skidboard | Army | Sep 16, 2024 DoD 90d |
| SPE4A726F5563 delivery order | Die-Matic Products, LLC | $53K | 8512072088 knife,release,cargo | Defense Logistics Agency | May 7, 2026 DoD 90d |
| SPE4A726F4054 delivery order | Coordinated Defense Supply Systems, Inc | $52K | 8511981994 band,rubber,parachu | Defense Logistics Agency | Apr 20, 2026 DoD 90d |
| SPE4A724F5475 delivery order | Bourdon Forge Co Inc | $52K | 8510465098 ejector snap,parach | Defense Logistics Agency | May 2, 2024 DoD 90d |
| SPE4A725PC795 purchase order | The Conrad Company | $52K | 8511503177 pad,back,parachute | Defense Logistics Agency | Jul 16, 2025 DoD 90d |
| SPE4A724P2781 purchase order | Macomb Sheet Metal Inc | $52K | 8510278258 spreader bar assemb | Defense Logistics Agency | Nov 25, 2025 DoD 90d |
| SPE4A726P7865 purchase order | Airborne Systems North America of CA Inc | $52K | 8511965915 lower control line, | Defense Logistics Agency | Mar 12, 2026 DoD 90d |
| SPE7M426P1079 purchase order | Eci Defense Group, Inc | $52K | 8511772130 facepiece,oxygen ma | Defense Logistics Agency | Nov 24, 2025 DoD 90d |
| SPE4A724P2034 purchase order | Matson, Inc | $51K | 8510259262 line,multi-loop | Defense Logistics Agency | Sep 15, 2025 DoD 90d |
| SPE4A724F0931 delivery order | Airborne Systems North America of CA Inc | $51K | 8510219700 slider panel,t11 ma | Defense Logistics Agency | Nov 29, 2024 DoD 90d |
| SPE4A725PC168 purchase order | Eilers Machine & Welding Inc | $51K | 8511472553 roller pad | Defense Logistics Agency | Jul 1, 2025 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 9, 2026.
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