Contracts Blog

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?

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.

Through its subsidiary Pratt & Whitney, RTX Corporation has secured a contract valued at $1.3 billion from the U.S. Department of Defense to upgrade the F135 Engine Core. The upgrade will support increased performance and longevity of the F-35 fighter jet, a key aircraft used by various departments in global military operations. 

BAE Systems, a British multinational aerospace, defense, and information security company, recently announced that it secured a $79 million contract with the U.S. Marine Corps. Based in London, England, BAE Systems has been the largest British arms manufacturer since 2017. This news is only the latest in a series of big contracts undertaken by the company in recent years.

CAES, a leading provider of mission-critical advanced RF technology, has been awarded a $200 million follow-on contract from Raytheon, an RTX business. This multi-year award will provide the U.S. Navy's AN/SPY-6 family of radars with fully tested radar module assemblies.