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MDA commits over $30B to missile defense systems, including Next Generation Interceptor and THAAD production.

Tracked since Feb 24, 2025Latest record Aug 24, 2026Narrative updated Sep 15, 2026, 5:12 AM ET

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$30.1B

5 federal contracts2 procurement notices

The setup

The US government is significantly investing in its homeland missile defense capabilities, with the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) leading a multi-billion dollar effort. This initiative focuses on the development and production of advanced interceptor systems and the sustainment of existing defense infrastructure. The activity began in early 2025 and has seen a rapid acceleration of large-scale contracts through mid-2026.

How this developed

Feb 24, 2025NORTHROP GRUMMAN SYSTEMS CORPORATION received $2.39B from MDA for Next Generation Interceptor (NGI) All-Up-Round (AUR) design and testing.Federal contract
Nov 13, 2025THE BOEING COMPANY was awarded $6.47B by MDA for Ground-Based Midcourse Defense (GMD) development and sustainment.Federal contract
Dec 17, 2025LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION received $1.08B from MDA for THAAD FMS KSA Phase I long lead items and early engineering development.Federal contract
May 21, 2026LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION was awarded $5.26B by MDA for Next Generation Interceptor (NGI) All-Up-Round (AUR) design and testing.Federal contract
May 22, 2026LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION received $9.10B from MDA for THAAD Interceptor Lot 9 production of 23 units.Federal contract
Jun 26, 2026LOCKHEED MARTIN CORP was awarded $5.82B by MDA for THAAD components for fire units.Federal contract
Aug 6, 2026MDA issued a 'Nimble Options for Buying Layered Effects (NOBLE)' announcement, a combined synopsis/solicitation.Procurement notice
Aug 24, 2026MDA re-issued the 'Nimble Options for Buying Layered Effects (NOBLE)' announcement, with responses due by March 27, 2030.Procurement notice

Why it matters

The MDA has committed over $30 billion across multiple contracts since early 2025, indicating a substantial and sustained investment in missile defense capabilities.
Significant funding is directed towards the Next Generation Interceptor (NGI) program, with Northrop Grumman (E1) and Lockheed Martin (E5) receiving over $7.6 billion combined for its design, development, and testing.
The Ground-Based Midcourse Defense (GMD) system is receiving $6.47 billion for development and sustainment (E2), highlighting ongoing efforts to maintain and upgrade the primary homeland missile defense system.
THAAD (Terminal High Altitude Area Defense) production and component acquisition are a major focus, with Lockheed Martin securing over $16 billion for THAAD FMS, Lot 9 interceptors, and fire unit components (E3, E7, E12).

What to watch

Monitor the outcomes of the MDA's 'Nimble Options for Buying Layered Effects (NOBLE)' solicitations (E13, E14) as they could reveal new strategic directions or partnerships in layered missile defense.

Named in a federal contract

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The record · 8 items, oldest first

Feb 24, 2025Federal contractNORTHROP GRUMMAN SYSTEMS CORPORATION: DESIGN, DEVELOPMENT, AND DEVELOPMENTAL TESTING OF THE NEXT GENERATION INTERCEPTOR (NGI) ALL-UP-ROUND (AUR)
Nov 13, 2025Federal contractTHE BOEING COMPANY: THE MISSILE DEFENSE AGENCY (MDA), GROUND-BASED MIDCOURSE DEFENSE (GMD) DEVELOPMENT AND SUSTAINMENT CONTRACT (DSC) THE GMD DSC WORK INCLUDES,
Dec 17, 2025Federal contractLOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION: THAAD FMS KSA PHASE I LONG LEAD ITEMS, OBSOLESCENCE, TOOLING AND TEST EQUIPMENT, KEY PERSONNEL, LINE REQUALIFICATION ACTIVITIES, INITIAL TRA
May 21, 2026Federal contractLOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION: DESIGN, DEVELOPMENT, AND DEVELOPMENTAL TESTING OF THE NEXT GENERATION INTERCEPTOR (NGI) ALL-UP-ROUND (AUR)
May 22, 2026Federal contractLOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION: HQ0147-17-C-0032 UNDEFINITIZED CONTRACT ACTION (UCA) FOR THAAD INTERCEPTOR LOT 9 PRODUCTION - QTY OF 23
Jun 26, 2026Federal contractLOCKHEED MARTIN CORP: THAAD COMPONENTS FOR FIRE UNITS TAS::97 0400::TAS
Aug 6, 2026Procurement noticeMissile Defense Agency - Nimble Options for Buying Layered Effects (NOBLE) Announcement
Aug 24, 2026Procurement noticeMissile Defense Agency - Nimble Options for Buying Layered Effects (NOBLE) Announcement

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How this story evolved

Sep 14, 2026, 5:12 AM ETreal7 recordslatest record Aug 24, 2026
MDA commits over $30B to missile defense systems, including Next Generation Interceptor and THAAD production.
The US government is significantly investing in its homeland missile defense capabilities, with the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) leading a multi-billion dollar effort. This initiative focuses on the development and production of advanced interceptor systems and the sustainment of existing defense infrastructure. The activity began in early 2025 and has seen a rapid acceleration of large-scale contracts through mid-2026.
Sep 13, 2026, 5:12 AM ETreal7 recordslatest record Aug 24, 2026
MDA commits over $30B to missile defense systems, including Next Generation Interceptor and THAAD production.
The US government is significantly investing in its homeland missile defense capabilities, with the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) leading a multi-billion dollar effort. This initiative focuses on the development and production of advanced interceptor systems and the sustainment of existing defense infrastructure. The activity began in early 2025 and has seen a rapid acceleration of large-scale contracts through mid-2026.
Sep 12, 2026, 5:12 AM ETreal7 recordslatest record Aug 24, 2026
MDA commits over $30B to missile defense systems, including Next Generation Interceptor and THAAD production.
The US government is significantly investing in its homeland missile defense capabilities, with the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) leading a multi-billion dollar effort. This initiative focuses on the development and production of advanced interceptor systems and the sustainment of existing defense infrastructure. The activity began in early 2025 and has seen a rapid acceleration of large-scale contracts through mid-2026.
Sep 11, 2026, 5:12 AM ETreal7 recordslatest record Aug 24, 2026
MDA commits over $30B to missile defense systems, including Next Generation Interceptor and THAAD production.
The US government is significantly investing in its homeland missile defense capabilities, with the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) leading a multi-billion dollar effort. This initiative focuses on the development and production of advanced interceptor systems and the sustainment of existing defense infrastructure. The activity began in early 2025 and has seen a rapid acceleration of large-scale contracts through mid-2026.
Sep 10, 2026, 5:12 AM ETreal7 recordslatest record Aug 24, 2026
MDA commits over $30B to missile defense systems, including Next Generation Interceptor and THAAD production.
The US government is significantly investing in its homeland missile defense capabilities, with the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) leading a multi-billion dollar effort. This initiative focuses on the development and production of advanced interceptor systems and the sustainment of existing defense infrastructure. The activity began in early 2025 and has seen a rapid acceleration of large-scale contracts through mid-2026.
Sep 9, 2026, 5:12 AM ETreal7 recordslatest record Aug 24, 2026
MDA commits over $30B to missile defense systems, including Next Generation Interceptor and THAAD production.
The US government is significantly investing in its homeland missile defense capabilities, with the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) leading a multi-billion dollar effort. This initiative focuses on the development and production of advanced interceptor systems and the sustainment of existing defense infrastructure. The activity began in early 2025 and has seen a rapid acceleration of large-scale contracts through mid-2026.
Sep 8, 2026, 5:12 AM ETreal7 recordslatest record Aug 24, 2026
MDA commits over $30B to missile defense systems, including Next Generation Interceptor and THAAD production.
The US government is significantly investing in its homeland missile defense capabilities, with the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) leading a multi-billion dollar effort. This initiative focuses on the development and production of advanced interceptor systems and the sustainment of existing defense infrastructure. The activity began in early 2025 and has seen a rapid acceleration of large-scale contracts through mid-2026.
Sep 7, 2026, 5:12 AM ETreal7 recordslatest record Aug 24, 2026
MDA commits over $30B to missile defense systems, including Next Generation Interceptor and THAAD production.
The US government is significantly investing in its homeland missile defense capabilities, with the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) leading a multi-billion dollar effort. This initiative focuses on the development and production of advanced interceptor systems and the sustainment of existing defense infrastructure. The activity began in early 2025 and has seen a rapid acceleration of large-scale contracts through mid-2026.
Sep 6, 2026, 5:12 AM ETreal7 recordslatest record Aug 24, 2026
MDA commits over $30B to missile defense systems, including Next Generation Interceptor and THAAD production.
The US government is significantly investing in its homeland missile defense capabilities, with the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) leading a multi-billion dollar effort. This initiative focuses on the development and production of advanced interceptor systems and the sustainment of existing defense infrastructure. The activity began in early 2025 and has seen a rapid acceleration of large-scale contracts through mid-2026.
Sep 5, 2026, 5:12 AM ETreal7 recordslatest record Aug 24, 2026
MDA commits over $30B to next-gen interceptors, THAAD, and Aegis systems, signaling a major homeland missile defense upgrade.
The Missile Defense Agency (MDA) and Department of the Navy are significantly investing in advanced missile defense capabilities, with over $30 billion in contracts awarded since early 2025. This surge in funding targets the development and production of Next Generation Interceptors (NGI), upgrades to the Ground-Based Midcourse Defense (GMD) system, and continued procurement of THAAD and SM-3 interceptors. The activity indicates a concerted effort to modernize and expand the US homeland missile defense architecture.
Sep 4, 2026, 5:12 AM ETreal7 recordslatest record Aug 24, 2026
MDA commits over $30B to missile defense systems, including Next Generation Interceptor and THAAD production.
The US government is significantly investing in its homeland missile defense capabilities, with the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) leading a multi-billion dollar effort. This initiative focuses on the development and production of advanced interceptor systems and the sustainment of existing defense infrastructure. The activity began in early 2025 and has seen a rapid acceleration of large-scale contracts through mid-2026.
Sep 3, 2026, 5:12 AM ETreal7 recordslatest record Aug 24, 2026
MDA commits over $30B to missile defense systems, including Next Generation Interceptor and THAAD production.
The US government is significantly investing in its homeland missile defense capabilities, with the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) leading a multi-billion dollar effort. This initiative focuses on the development and production of advanced interceptor systems and the sustainment of existing defense infrastructure. The activity began in early 2025 and has seen a rapid acceleration of large-scale contracts through mid-2026.

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