≈$51.27B
Defense-wide
The Defense Health Agency (DHA) awarded a managed-care support contract for TRICARE — the health program for service members, retirees, and their families — to Humana Government Business. The value is about $51.3 billion ($51,269,205,263), the largest DoD contract this site has compiled. It shows that "military health care," not weapons, accounts for one of the biggest slices of defense spending.
- DHA ordered managed-care support for TRICARE (the military health program)
- Awarded to Humana Government Business
- Value ~$51.3B ($51,269,205,263; multi-year cumulative), definitive contract, Aug 2016–Dec 2025
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≈$35.14B
Navy
The U.S. Navy (the F-35 Joint Program Office) awarded an Advance Acquisition Contract for "Low-Rate Initial Production (LRIP) Lot 12" of the F-35 to Lockheed Martin. The value is about $35.1 billion ($35,135,514,910) — a framework to fund long-lead material early for that production lot.
- Advance acquisition contract for F-35 "Low-Rate Initial Production (LRIP) Lot 12"
- Awarded to Lockheed Martin; ordered by the U.S. Navy (managed by the Joint Program Office, JPO)
- Value ~$35.1B ($35,135,514,910; multi-year cumulative), definitive contract, Nov 2017–Mar 2031
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≈$34.94B
Navy
The U.S. Navy awarded a contract for "long lead time material" for Virginia-class nuclear attack submarines (SSN 802 and 803) to submarine builder Electric Boat (a General Dynamics company). The value is about $34.7 billion ($34,664,168,826) — among the largest DoD contracts this site has compiled.
- U.S. Navy ordered long-lead material for Virginia-class attack submarines (SSN 802, 803)
- Awarded to Electric Boat (a General Dynamics submarine builder)
- Value ~$34.7B ($34,664,168,826), definitive contract, Feb 2017–Jun 2036
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≈$34.17B
Defense-wide
Awarded October 26, 2001 under the Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) contract series, this is the Joint Strike Fighter (JSF = F-35) development contract with Lockheed Martin. Covering R&D, airframes, and spares, it accumulated about $34.2 billion ($34,173,959,112) over 21 years of performance through 2022 — one of the largest single development contracts ever, and the starting point of the F-35 program.
- The development (SDD) contract for the Joint Strike Fighter (F-35) — the primary record is classified "JAST/JSF," "R&D / manufacturing development," "airframes and spares"
- Awarded to Lockheed Martin, starting October 26, 2001 — right after it beat Boeing's X-32
- Cumulative ~$34.2B ($34,173,959,112; multi-year), performance through December 2022 — about 21 years
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≈$31.97B
Air Force
The U.S. Air Force awarded a contract for its aerial-refueling modernization program "KC-X" (the current KC-46 Pegasus) to Boeing. The value is about $32.0 billion ($31,960,918,249) — a major program to replace the aging tanker fleet.
- U.S. Air Force ordered the "KC-X" aerial-refueling modernization program
- Awarded to Boeing (materialized as the KC-46 Pegasus)
- Value ~$32.0B ($31,960,918,249), definitive contract, Feb 2011–Jul 2027
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≈$31.08B
Navy
The U.S. Navy awarded a "design completion" contract for the next-generation ballistic-missile submarine (SSBN), the Columbia class, to Electric Boat (a General Dynamics company). The value is about $26.7 billion ($26,699,845,470).
- U.S. Navy ordered design completion of the next-gen Columbia-class SSBN
- Awarded to Electric Boat (a General Dynamics company)
- Value ~$26.7B ($26,699,845,470), definitive contract, Sep 2017–Dec 2031
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≈$30.14B
Navy
The DoD awarded about $30.1B ($30,140,182,630, cumulative over years) to Lockheed Martin for long-lead funding and related work on Lot 15 of Low-Rate Initial Production (LRIP) of the F-35A stealth fighter. Part of the U.S. military's flagship F-35 program.
- Funds long-lead material/funding for F-35A (Air Force variant) LRIP Lot 15
- Recipient: Lockheed Martin, the F-35 prime contractor
- Value ~$30.1B (multi-year cumulative), period November 2019–June 2028
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≈$24.55B
Navy
The U.S. Navy (the F-35 Joint Program Office) awarded a long-lead-funding contract for F-35 fighters (A, B, and C variants) to Lockheed Martin — covering U.S. services, non-DoD partners, and Foreign Military Sales (FMS) customers. The value is about $24.5 billion ($24,499,786,640).
- Long-lead material for F-35 A/B/C (U.S. services + partners + FMS)
- Awarded to Lockheed Martin; awarding component is the U.S. Navy (the JPO)
- Value ~$24.5B ($24,499,786,640), definitive contract, Dec 2022–Sep 2030
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≈$23.48B
Defense-wide
The DoD's Defense Health Agency (DHA) awarded about $23.5B ($23,493,318,778, cumulative over years) for managed-care support of TRICARE, the health program for service members, families and retirees. Recipient: Health Net Federal Services. A large military "healthcare" contract — defense is not only weapons.
- The Defense Health Agency funded managed-care support for the military health program TRICARE
- Value ~$23.5B (multi-year cumulative), period of performance August 2016–May 2026
- Defense is not only weapons — military healthcare is a vast spending area
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≈$20.45B
Defense-wide
The Defense Health Agency (DHA) awarded the "South Region" managed-care support of TRICARE's third-generation (T3) contracts to Humana Government Business — about $20.5 billion ($20,451,127,097), performed 2011–2019. It is the predecessor in Humana's "southern lineage," later folded into the ~$51.3B current-generation East Region contract.
- The "South Region" managed-care support of TRICARE's third-generation (T3) contracts — stated in the primary record
- Awarded to Humana Government Business by the Defense Health Agency (DHA)
- Cumulative ~$20.5B ($20,451,127,097; multi-year), performed March 2011–March 2019
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≈$20.2B
Navy
A Navy (NAVSEA) contract with Electric Boat, the General Dynamics submarine builder. It began in 2012 as long-lead-time material for SSN-792 (Vermont, the first Block IV boat) and grew into Block IV construction, accumulating about $20.2 billion ($20,183,699,820) with performance through 2027 — a textbook example of the Navy's "block buy" approach to submarines.
- A Virginia-class attack submarine contract — began April 2012 as long-lead-time material for SSN-792 (Vermont, first Block IV boat), per the primary record
- Awarded by Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) to Electric Boat (General Dynamics)
- Cumulative ~$20.2B ($20,183,699,820; multi-year), performance through August 2027
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≈$19.41B
Defense-wide
For the North Region of "TRICARE," the DoD health plan for service members and families, a managed-care support contract was awarded to Health Net Federal Services. The value is about $19.4 billion ($19,414,789,943) — a reminder that defense spending extends well beyond weapons, into health care.
- Managed-care support contract for DoD TRICARE (North Region)
- Awarded to Health Net Federal Services; awarding component is the Defense Health Agency
- Value ~$19.4B ($19,414,789,943), definitive contract, May 2010–Aug 2025
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≈$18.76B
Defense-wide
The Ballistic Missile Defense Organization (BMDO — predecessor of today's Missile Defense Agency, MDA) awarded a ballistic-missile-defense contract to Boeing. The value is about $18.8 billion ($18,762,686,627). It is tied to the "Ground-based Midcourse Defense (GMD)" that intercepts long-range ballistic missiles aimed at the homeland — a core U.S. missile-defense investment.
- BMDO (predecessor of today's MDA) ordered ballistic missile defense from Boeing
- Value ~$18.8B ($18,762,686,627; multi-year cumulative), definitive contract, Dec 2000–Dec 2015
- Boeing is the lead contractor for homeland "Ground-based Midcourse Defense (GMD)"
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≈$18.11B
Defense-wide
The U.S. Navy awarded a contract for long-lead material toward production (FRP II) of the P-8A Poseidon (based on the Boeing 737), which performs anti-submarine and patrol missions, to Boeing. The value is about $18.1 billion ($18,129,749,822) — a major program replacing the aging P-3 patrol aircraft.
- U.S. Navy ordered long-lead material toward P-8A production (FRP II)
- Awarded to Boeing (the P-8A is a multi-mission maritime aircraft based on the Boeing 737)
- Value ~$18.1B ($18,129,749,822), definitive contract, Aug 2014–Nov 2027 (multi-year cumulative)
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≈$16.24B
Navy
The U.S. Navy awarded about $16.2B ($16,238,775,949, cumulative over years) for construction of Virginia-class "Block III" nuclear-powered attack submarines. Recipient: Electric Boat, a General Dynamics subsidiary. A contract for the Navy's frontline attack submarines.
- The Navy funded construction of Virginia-class "Block III" attack submarines
- Recipient: Electric Boat (a General Dynamics subsidiary), core submarine builder
- Value ~$16.2B (multi-year cumulative), period December 2008–August 2023
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≈$14.68B
Navy
The U.S. Navy awarded about $14.3B ($14,270,285,727, cumulative over years) for the Naval Nuclear Laboratory, which underpins nuclear propulsion for ships. Recipient: Fluor Marine Propulsion. A research-operations contract supporting the heart of nuclear submarines and carriers.
- The Navy funded operation of the "Naval Nuclear Laboratory"
- A specialized institution for submarine/carrier nuclear-propulsion reactor technology
- Value ~$14.3B (multi-year cumulative), period July 2018–September 2028
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≈$13.4B
Air Force
The U.S. Air Force awarded a contract for engineering & manufacturing development (EMD) and early production & deployment of the next-generation land-based intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) program, the Ground Based Strategic Deterrent (GBSD), to Northrop Grumman. The value is about $11.7 billion ($11,719,559,923). GBSD was later named "Sentinel" and replaces the aging Minuteman III.
- Development & early production of the next-gen land-based ICBM "GBSD (later Sentinel)"
- Awarded to Northrop Grumman; awarding component is the U.S. Air Force
- Value ~$11.7B ($11,719,559,923), definitive contract, Sep 2020–Mar 2029
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≈$13.15B
Defense-wide
The Defense Health Agency (DHA) awarded the managed-care support contract for the "West Region" of military health program TRICARE to UnitedHealth Military & Veterans Services. The value is about $13.1 billion ($13,145,560,374) — an example of how TRICARE is contracted out to different private insurers by region.
- DHA ordered managed-care support for the TRICARE "West Region"
- Awarded to UnitedHealth Military & Veterans Services
- Value ~$13.1B ($13,145,560,374; multi-year cumulative), definitive contract, Mar 2012–Feb 2019
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≈$12.74B
Navy
The U.S. Navy awarded a contract for engineering efforts and steel for the Ford-class nuclear aircraft carrier CVN 80 (to be named the next "Enterprise") to carrier builder Huntington Ingalls. The value is about $11.9 billion ($11,894,554,725) — a large award for building a nuclear carrier, among the world's largest and most complex warships.
- U.S. Navy ordered engineering efforts and steel for the Ford-class nuclear carrier CVN 80
- Awarded to Huntington Ingalls (Newport News / a major carrier builder)
- Value ~$11.9B ($11,894,554,725), definitive contract, May 2016–Jun 2036 (multi-year cumulative)
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≈$12.57B
Army
The U.S. Army awarded an Afghanistan services contract under "LOGCAP IV," which outsources theater base operations, life support, and logistics to the private sector, to engineering major Fluor. The value is about $12.6 billion ($12,568,636,131) — a case where defense spending goes substantially to "services" rather than weapons.
- U.S. Army ordered an Afghanistan contract under "LOGCAP IV," outsourcing theater support to the private sector
- Recipient Fluor, ~$12.6B ($12,568,636,131), July 2009–September 2025 (multi-year cumulative)
- LOGCAP has contractors provide base operations, food, fuel, facilities, and logistics
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≈$12.55B
Army
An Army contracting component awarded about $12.5B ($12,549,999,848) to Pfizer for 10 million courses of the oral protease inhibitor PF-07321332 (nirmatrelvir, the active component of Paxlovid). An example of the defense procurement system used for pandemic-response drug purchasing.
- An Army contracting component procured 10M courses of an oral antiviral
- PF-07321332 = nirmatrelvir = the active component of Paxlovid
- Value ~$12.5B, period of performance November 2021–March 2023
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≈$12.27B
Defense-wide
The Lockheed Martin contract covering aircraft of the F-35's 11th low-rate initial production lot (LRIP 11). Cumulative value is about $12.3 billion ($12,269,145,508), performed from December 2015 through March 2031. F-35s are ordered in annual "lots," and this record shows the production stage — a companion piece to the development (SDD) contract.
- Aircraft contract for the F-35's 11th low-rate initial production lot — primary record classified "LRIP 11 AAC"
- Awarded to Lockheed Martin; cumulative ~$12.3B ($12,269,145,508; multi-year)
- Performance December 2015–March 2031: from long-lead material through post-delivery residuals
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≈$11.6B
Army
The U.S. Army awarded a five-year, multi-year contract for H-60 helicopters (Black Hawk and others) to Sikorsky, covering up to 916 aircraft for the Army, Navy, and Foreign Military Sales (FMS) — including Saudi Arabia, Taiwan, Thailand, and Australia. The value is about $11.6 billion ($11,602,480,135).
- Five-year, multi-year H-60 helicopter contract; up to 916 aircraft
- Awarded to Sikorsky; awarding component is the U.S. Army; also Navy and FMS
- FMS countries: Saudi National Guard, Taiwan, Thailand, Royal Australian Navy
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≈$11.2B
Air Force
The U.S. Air Force awarded a contract for the Royal Saudi Air Force (RSAF) F-15 fleet modernization program to Boeing. The value is about $11.2 billion ($11,204,226,413). It is an example of "Foreign Military Sales (FMS)," in which the U.S. brokers an ally's procurement; the cost is borne by the purchasing country (Saudi Arabia).
- Via the U.S. Air Force, Saudi (RSAF) F-15 modernization was ordered from Boeing
- Value ~$11.2B ($11,204,226,413; multi-year cumulative), definitive contract, Mar 2012–May 2023
- Foreign Military Sales (FMS) = the U.S. brokering an ally's procurement government-to-government
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≈$11.11B
Army
The Department of Defense (via Army contracting) awarded a contract for COVID-19 vaccine production to Pfizer. The value is about $11.1 billion ($11,110,134,066) — a case where the DoD's procurement capacity was used for the pandemic response, showing that defense is not only about weapons.
- The DoD (via Army contracting) ordered COVID-19 vaccine production
- Recipient Pfizer, ~$11.1B ($11,110,134,066), December 2020–June 2023 (multi-year cumulative)
- The DoD's procurement capacity (e.g., Army Contracting Command) was used for the pandemic response
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≈$11.04B
Defense-wide
The Department of Defense awarded a contract for the V-22 Osprey — a tiltrotor that takes off like a helicopter and flies like an airplane (MV-22, FY08 Lot 12) — to the Bell Boeing joint venture. The value is about $11.0 billion ($11,040,980,157). A large procurement of an aircraft with a unique flight capability.
- The DoD ordered V-22 Osprey tiltrotor aircraft (MV-22, FY08 Lot 12)
- Awarded to the Bell Boeing joint venture, ~$11.0B ($11,040,980,157), April 2007–August 2018 (multi-year cumulative)
- The V-22 takes off/lands vertically like a helicopter and flies fast and far like a fixed-wing aircraft
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≈$10.48B
Army
The U.S. Army awarded a production contract for the Patriot air-defense system's "PAC-3 (Advanced Capability-3)" interceptor to Lockheed Martin, covering FY21–23 production for the U.S. and Foreign Military Sales (FMS). The value is about $10.5 billion ($10,478,694,386).
- FY21–23 production of the Patriot "PAC-3" interceptor
- Awarded to Lockheed Martin; awarding component is the U.S. Army; U.S. + FMS
- Value ~$10.5B ($10,478,694,386), definitive contract, Apr 2020–Sep 2033
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≈$10.03B
Navy
The U.S. Navy awarded the detail design and construction of the San Antonio-class (LPD-17 class) amphibious transport dock "LPD-22" to shipbuilder Huntington Ingalls. The value is about $10.0 billion ($10,029,620,275) — an amphibious-warfare ship that transports Marine units and equipment and supports landings.
- U.S. Navy ordered the design & construction of San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock "LPD-22"
- Awarded to shipbuilder Huntington Ingalls
- Value ~$10.0B ($10,029,620,275; multi-year cumulative), definitive contract, Jun 2006–Sep 2022
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≈$10.01B
Defense-wide
The contract for technical support and integrated sustainment of the Air Force's Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile. A definitive contract that began in July 1998 and ran through November 2025 — 27 years — accumulating about $10 billion ($10,009,419,769). The record is classified "MINUTEMAN III" and "guided-missile technical representative services": a single private contract that kept the land leg of the nuclear deterrent running.
- Technical support and integrated sustainment of the Minuteman III ICBM — record classified "MINUTEMAN III," "TECH REP SVCS/GUIDED MISSILES"
- July 1998–November 2025: a single 27-year definitive contract, cumulative ~$10B ($10,009,419,769)
- Originally awarded to TRW; carried over to Northrop Grumman with the 2002 acquisition (performed in Clearfield, Utah — Hill AFB country)
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≈$9.97B
Army
An Army-awarded helicopter procurement contract with Sikorsky (now part of Lockheed Martin). The record itemizes 54 Army UH-60M Black Hawks, 18 Navy MH-60S and 25 MH-60R Seahawks, plus 9 UH-60Ms for the Bahrain Defence Force, along with tooling, program management, and technical publications. Cumulative ~$10 billion ($9,971,085,290), performed 2007–2016 — a working example of the multi-service, multi-year bulk buy.
- Record itemizes the initial order: 54 Army UH-60M, 18 Navy MH-60S, 25 MH-60R, 9 UH-60Ms for Bahrain, plus tooling/management/publications
- Awarded by the Army to Sikorsky Aircraft (part of Lockheed Martin since 2015)
- Cumulative ~$10B ($9,971,085,290; multi-year), performed December 2007–September 2016
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≈$9.8B
Army
Per USAspending, the U.S. Army awarded production of the missile-defense interceptor "PAC-3 (PATRIOT Advanced Capability-3)" to Lockheed Martin. The value is about $9.85 billion ($9,852,834,752), a definitive contract running June 2024–September 2030. It is a series-production contract for a core terminal-phase (lower-layer) air-defense weapon that destroys incoming ballistic-missile threats by direct impact.
- The Army awarded production of the "PAC-3" interceptor to Lockheed Martin. Cumulative ~$9.85B ($9,852,834,752).
- Definitive contract, performance June 28, 2024 – September 30, 2030.
- PAC-3 is the PATRIOT system's interceptor, using "hit-to-kill" direct impact (terminal, lower-layer air defense).
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≈$9.5B
Defense-wide
The U.S. Air Force awarded a contract for "EELV" (FY13 + Phase I Buy), the program that carries national-security satellites to space, to United Launch Services (ULA). The value is about $9.5 billion ($9,499,338,751) — a large award supporting national-security access to space.
- U.S. Air Force ordered the national-security satellite launch program "EELV"
- Recipient United Launch Services (ULA), ~$9.5B ($9,499,338,751), June 2013–December 2022 (multi-year cumulative)
- EELV provides "assured access to space" — reliably carrying military/intelligence satellites to orbit
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≈$9.09B
Defense-wide
Per USAspending, the U.S. Missile Defense Agency (MDA) awarded production of Lot 9 (23 units) of the high-altitude THAAD missile-defense interceptor to Lockheed Martin. The value is about $9.08 billion ($9,080,516,983). THAAD destroys ballistic missiles by direct impact at high altitude spanning inside and outside the atmosphere, forming the layer above PAC-3.
- MDA awarded production of THAAD interceptor Lot 9 (quantity 23) to Lockheed Martin. Cumulative ~$9.08B ($9,080,516,983).
- Began as an undefinitized contract action (UCA) — work authorized before terms are settled. Definitive contract, March 2017 – November 2028.
- THAAD destroys ballistic missiles by direct impact at high altitude spanning inside/outside the atmosphere (terminal, upper layer).
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≈$8.82B
Defense-wide
Per USAspending, the sustainment program "FASTER" for the U.S. Air Force stealth fighter "F-22 Raptor" was awarded to Lockheed Martin. The value is about $8.82 billion ($8,821,412,144), a definitive contract running 2008–August 2024. A prime example that equipment is not "buy and done": keeping a fleet flying costs vast sums across its whole life.
- The F-22 Raptor sustainment program "FASTER" was awarded to Lockheed Martin. Cumulative ~$8.82B ($8,821,412,144).
- Definitive contract, performance January 2008 – August 29, 2024.
- The F-22 is a fifth-generation stealth fighter for U.S. Air Force air superiority (new production ended).
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≈$8.48B
Navy
Per USAspending, the U.S. Navy awarded Full-Rate Production (FRP) Lot 7 of the carrier-borne early-warning aircraft "E-2D Advanced Hawkeye" to Northrop Grumman. The value is about $8.48 billion ($8,478,019,988), a definitive contract running February 2018–February 2030. As the fleet's "eyes in the sky," detecting and controlling distant threats, it is a linchpin of carrier strike group air defense.
- The Navy awarded the E-2D Advanced Hawkeye (Full-Rate Production Lot 7 / FRP-7) to Northrop Grumman. Cumulative ~$8.48B ($8,478,019,988).
- Definitive contract, performance February 15, 2018 – February 1, 2030.
- The E-2D is a carrier-borne AEW&C aircraft — the "eyes in the sky" that detect and control distant threats.
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≈$8.3B
Defense-wide
Per USAspending, the Defense Health Agency (DHA) awarded the West Region managed-care support (5th generation, T5) of the military health program "TRICARE" to TriWest Healthcare Alliance. The value is about $8.30 billion ($8,304,608,415), a definitive contract running January 2024–December 2026. A defense × health-care contract outsourcing military health to private insurers by region.
- The DHA awarded TRICARE West Region managed-care support (5th generation / T5) to TriWest. Cumulative ~$8.30B ($8,304,608,415).
- Definitive contract, performance January 1, 2024 – December 31, 2026.
- TRICARE is the DoD program for the health care of active/retired service members and families.
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≈$8.3B
Defense-wide
Per USAspending, the Defense Health Agency (DHA) awarded the East Region managed-care support (5th generation, T5) of the military health program "TRICARE" to Humana Government Business. The value is about $8.30 billion ($8,302,380,861), a definitive contract running February 2023–December 2029. Paired with the West Region (TriWest), a defense × health-care contract outsourcing military health to private insurers.
- The DHA awarded TRICARE East Region managed-care support (5th generation / T5) to Humana. Cumulative ~$8.30B ($8,302,380,861).
- Definitive contract, performance February 1, 2023 – December 31, 2029.
- Paired with the West Region (TriWest), this is the East Region 5th-generation contract.
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≈$8.2B
Army
Per USAspending, the U.S. Army (Army Contracting Command) handled the procurement contract for the COVID-19 mRNA vaccine "mRNA-1273" (Moderna). The description reads "100M doses"; the value is about $8.2 billion ($8,204,906,278), a definitive contract running August 2020–August 2023. It is a case in which the Department of Defense's procurement network was mobilized not only for weapons but for public health during the pandemic.
- The Army (Army Contracting Command) handled procurement of Moderna's COVID-19 mRNA vaccine "mRNA-1273." Cumulative ~$8.2B ($8,204,906,278).
- The description reads "100M doses." Definitive contract, performance August 11, 2020 – August 10, 2023.
- Part of the cross-government "Operation Warp Speed" — the DoD procurement/logistics network used for public health.
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≈$7.95B
Defense-wide
Per USAspending, the global air-system sustainment (FY2021-23) of the fifth-generation stealth fighter "F-35" was awarded to Lockheed Martin. The value is about $7.95 billion ($7,953,264,131), a definitive contract running December 2020–December 2027. An international-scale sustainment contract to keep the F-35s operated by many nations flying.
- Global F-35 air-system sustainment (FY21-23) was awarded to Lockheed Martin. Cumulative ~$7.95B ($7,953,264,131).
- Definitive contract, performance December 2020 – December 2027.
- The F-35 is a fifth-generation stealth fighter jointly procured and operated by the U.S. and many allies.
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≈$7.46B
Air Force
Per USAspending, the U.S. Air Force awarded Phase 1 development of geosynchronous missile-warning satellites "Next Generation OPIR (Overhead Persistent Infrared)," space vehicles 1-3, to Lockheed Martin. The value is about $7.44 billion ($7,437,743,475), a definitive contract running August 2018–July 2029. Satellites that detect ballistic-missile launches early via infrared — the "eyes" of missile defense.
- The Air Force awarded Phase 1 development of Next-Gen OPIR missile-warning satellites (GEO space vehicles 1-3) to Lockheed Martin. Cumulative ~$7.44B ($7,437,743,475).
- Definitive contract, performance August 14, 2018 – July 31, 2029.
- OPIR catches the infrared exhaust plume of a ballistic-missile launch to give early warning.
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≈$7.34B
Defense-wide
Per USAspending, procurement of long-lead items for production Lot 17 of the "V-22 Osprey" tiltrotor was awarded to the joint venture of Bell and Boeing (Bell Boeing). The value is about $7.34 billion ($7,337,457,222), a definitive contract running December 2011–September 2021. It supports series production of an unusual aircraft that takes off and lands vertically like a helicopter yet flies fast like a fixed-wing plane.
- Long-lead items for V-22 Osprey Lot 17 awarded to Bell Boeing. Cumulative ~$7.34B ($7,337,457,222).
- Definitive contract, performance December 29, 2011 – September 30, 2021.
- The V-22 is a tiltrotor combining helicopter and fixed-wing traits by tilting its rotors.
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≈$7.25B
Navy
Per USAspending, the U.S. Navy awarded procurement of the carrier-based strike fighter "F/A-18" to Boeing. The value is about $7.25 billion ($7,246,510,578), a definitive contract running December 2008–October 2022. A multi-role aircraft that launches from carriers and handles air superiority through strikes on land and ships, it has long been the mainstay of the Navy's carrier strike groups.
- The Navy awarded procurement of the carrier strike fighter F/A-18 to Boeing. Cumulative ~$7.25B ($7,246,510,578).
- Definitive contract, performance December 4, 2008 – October 31, 2022.
- "F/A" means both Fighter and Attack — a multi-role aircraft.
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≈$7.2B
Air Force
Per USAspending, the U.S. Air Force awarded large-lot procurement of the Long Range Anti-Ship Missile (LRASM) and the Joint Air-to-Surface Standoff Missile (JASSM) to Lockheed Martin. The value is about $7.20 billion ($7,202,488,023), a definitive contract running September 2024–January 2033. Core missiles for "standoff" strikes that hit ships and land targets precisely from a distance.
- The Air Force awarded large-lot procurement of the LRASM (anti-ship) and JASSM (land-attack) missiles to Lockheed Martin. Cumulative ~$7.20B ($7,202,488,023).
- Definitive contract, performance September 27, 2024 – January 31, 2033.
- LRASM (anti-ship) and JASSM (land-attack) are long-range precision missiles of a common lineage.
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≈$6.99B
Navy
Per USAspending, the U.S. Navy awarded the FY2023-27 construction of Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyers (DDG-51 class) to Huntington Ingalls. The value is about $6.99 billion ($6,988,080,142), a definitive contract running August 2023–February 2034. Carrying the Aegis system, it is the Navy's mainstay multi-mission destroyer, handling everything from air and ballistic-missile defense to anti-surface and anti-submarine warfare.
- The Navy awarded FY23-27 construction of the Arleigh Burke class (DDG-51 class) to Huntington Ingalls. Cumulative ~$6.99B ($6,988,080,142).
- Definitive contract, performance August 1, 2023 – February 28, 2034.
- The Navy's mainstay multi-mission destroyer, with the Aegis combat system at its core (air/ballistic-missile/anti-surface/anti-submarine).
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≈$6.99B
Air Force
Per USAspending, the U.S. Air Force awarded development of the "F-15QA" fighter (an F-15 for Qatar) to Boeing. The value is about $6.98 billion ($6,979,382,396), a definitive contract running December 2017–November 2027. A contract supplying a variant of the long-produced, storied F-15 to partner nation Qatar under Foreign Military Sales (FMS).
- The Air Force awarded F-15QA (an F-15 for Qatar) air-vehicle development to Boeing. Cumulative ~$6.98B ($6,979,382,396).
- Definitive contract, performance December 22, 2017 – November 30, 2027.
- The F-15QA is a variant of the U.S. Air Force mainstay F-15 fighter (QA = Qatar).
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≈$6.65B
Navy
Per USAspending, the U.S. Navy awarded construction of the nuclear aircraft carrier "CVN-78 (Gerald R. Ford)" to shipbuilding giant Huntington Ingalls. The value is about $6.65 billion ($6,645,710,960), a definitive contract running August 2008–September 2022. It is the lead ship of the new-generation Ford-class carriers, the core platform that carries and coordinates a naval strike group's aircraft.
- The Navy awarded construction of nuclear carrier CVN-78 "Gerald R. Ford" to Huntington Ingalls. Cumulative ~$6.65B ($6,645,710,960).
- Definitive contract, performance August 1, 2008 – September 30, 2022.
- Lead ship of the Ford class (new-generation nuclear carrier) — a lead ship that concentrates developmental work and cost.
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≈$6.47B
Defense-wide
Per USAspending, the U.S. Missile Defense Agency (MDA) awarded the development and sustainment contract for "GMD (Ground-based Midcourse Defense)," which defends the homeland against intercontinental ballistic missiles, to Boeing. The value is about $6.47 billion ($6,466,627,868), a definitive contract running December 2011–December 2025. It is the core system of U.S. national missile defense, intercepting incoming ICBMs in space (the midcourse phase).
- MDA awarded the GMD (Ground-based Midcourse Defense) Development and Sustainment Contract (DSC) to Boeing. Cumulative ~$6.47B ($6,466,627,868).
- Definitive contract, performance December 30, 2011 – December 31, 2025; scope spans development, fielding, test, manufacturing/refurbishment, training, and sustainment.
- GMD is the core of homeland defense, intercepting ICBMs in space (the midcourse phase).
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≈$6.01B
Air Force
Per USAspending, the U.S. Air Force awarded acquisition of the Combat Rescue Helicopter (CRH; the airframe is the HH-60W) to Sikorsky. The value is about $6.00 billion ($6,004,579,823), a definitive contract running June 2014–September 2027. Procurement of a dedicated helicopter for the dangerous mission of rescuing personnel stranded in hostile territory.
- The Air Force awarded acquisition of the Combat Rescue Helicopter (CRH; airframe HH-60W) to Sikorsky. Cumulative ~$6.00B ($6,004,579,823).
- Definitive contract, performance June 26, 2014 – September 30, 2027.
- CRH = Combat Rescue Helicopter — the dedicated aircraft for combat search and rescue (CSAR).
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≈$5.93B
Air Force
Per USAspending, the U.S. Air Force awarded the advance procurement of the "C-130J" transport (for FY14) to Lockheed Martin. The value is about $5.93 billion ($5,934,097,112), a definitive contract running December 2013–July 2020. It supports procurement of the latest version of the C-130, the tactical-transport staple used for over half a century.
- The Air Force awarded advance procurement of the C-130J (for FY14) to Lockheed Martin. Cumulative ~$5.93B ($5,934,097,112).
- Definitive contract, performance December 9, 2013 – July 31, 2020.
- The C-130J is the latest generation (Super Hercules) of the C-130 tactical transport used since the 1950s.
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≈$5.7B
Defense-wide
Per USAspending, procurement of long-lead material for the initial production (LRIP) of the maritime patrol aircraft "P-8A Poseidon" was awarded to Boeing. The value is about $5.70 billion ($5,699,021,641), a definitive contract running April 2009–July 2018. Based on the 737 airliner, it supports production of a patrol aircraft handling anti-submarine, anti-surface, and maritime surveillance.
- Long-lead material for P-8A Poseidon initial production (LRIP) was awarded to Boeing. Cumulative ~$5.70B ($5,699,021,641).
- Definitive contract, performance April 13, 2009 – July 31, 2018.
- The P-8A is a maritime patrol aircraft developed from the 737 airliner (anti-submarine/anti-surface/surveillance).
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≈$5.57B
Army
Per USAspending, the U.S. Army awarded procurement of a COVID-19 therapeutic (Regeneron's antibody medicine). The description states the government is purchasing up to 1.25 million doses of the Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) therapeutic, part of "Operation Warp Speed." The value is about $5.57 billion ($5,565,000,000), a definitive contract running January 2021–July 2022 — the DoD procurement network handling the "treatment" side alongside vaccines (prevention).
- The Army ordered a COVID-19 therapeutic (Regeneron's antibody medicine). The description: purchase of up to 1.25M doses of the EUA therapeutic. Cumulative ~$5.57B ($5,565,000,000).
- Definitive contract, performance January 12, 2021 – July 31, 2022.
- Part of the cross-government "Operation Warp Speed" — the DoD (Army) handled therapeutic procurement.
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≈$5.21B
Air Force
Per USAspending, the U.S. Air Force awarded production of the latest-generation "F-16 Block 70/72" fighter for Taiwan and Morocco to Lockheed Martin (a delivery order). The value is about $5.21 billion ($5,212,953,429), running August 2020–December 2029. It is an example of Foreign Military Sales (FMS) supplying the latest generation of the long-produced, storied F-16 to allied and partner nations.
- The Air Force awarded Taiwan/Morocco F-16 Block 70/72 production to Lockheed Martin. Cumulative ~$5.21B ($5,212,953,429).
- Delivery order, performance August 14, 2020 – December 31, 2029.
- Block 70/72 is the latest F-16 generation (renewed AESA radar, etc.).
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