Contracts Blog

Keeping cutting-edge defense programs on track often requires significant, ongoing investment. A recent contract action highlights this reality for the sophisticated F-35 fighter jet program. The U.S. Navy has just moved forward with a substantial modification to an existing agreement.

The nuclear command and control infrastructure of the U.S. military is experiencing a vital transformation. Central to this shift is the $3.5 billion Doomsday Plane contract, which aims to ensure continuous communication during a national crisis. 

Lockheed Martin’s recent $114 million contract for advanced SONAR systems marks another milestone in the U.S. military's modernization drive. As Elon Musk and the DOGE team review Pentagon spending, this deal raises a compelling question: How will technological innovation and fiscal scrutiny reshape America's defense capabilities in the years ahead?

How do you power 2 million homes and provide vital medical isotopes for cancer treatment while preparing for a 75% surge in electricity demand by 2050? Ontario’s $2.1 billion Pickering Nuclear refurbishment project promises to deliver these results while cementing Canada’s leadership in sustainable energy innovation.

Virginia Transformer Corporation, one of the powerhouses of North America’s power transformer industry, has secured major contracts to equip critical U.S. data centers. As demand for advanced infrastructure surges globally, VTC’s decades of expertise and innovation position it at the forefront of a rapidly evolving digital landscape.

Hawai‘i is set to redefine connectivity as Hawaiian Telcom embarks on a $1.7 billion initiative to make the state the first fully fiber-enabled in the U.S. by 2026. This ambitious public-private collaboration aims to bridge the digital divide, transforming homes, businesses, and communities statewide through state-of-the-art fiber technology.

While navigating highly dynamic waters with strong currents pulling in different directions, the shipping industry is in no danger of sinking. As a recent deal by Performance Shipping illustrates, companies able to identify and take advantage of the changing tides will find many lucrative opportunities on the horizon.

Amid escalating tensions in the Indo-Pacific, Leidos Inc., a leader in U.S. defense contracting, has been awarded a $987 million contract to sustain Taiwan’s F-16 fleet. Spanning a decade, this deal highlights the U.S.’ commitment to bolstering Taiwan’s military capabilities.

Galliford Try, one of the UK’s leading construction firms, has secured two major contracts in London worth a combined £87 million. Announced in December 2024, the projects include a £53 million redevelopment of 30-33 Sloane Street and a £34 million mixed-use facility for Big Yellow Self Storage in Wapping.

General Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT) has secured $330 million in contracts from the U.S. Army to modernize soldier training. Spanning Pacific and XVIII Airborne Corps facilities, the contracts leverage advanced live-virtual-constructive (LVC) environments, aiming to enhance readiness and meet the evolving demands of modern warfare.