Munitions / Defense Industrial Base

The setup

The US Department of Defense is significantly investing in munitions production, with over $7.5 billion in contracts awarded since late 2025 for various missile systems, artillery, and grenade ammunition. This surge in procurement is driven by both domestic defense needs and international commitments, particularly support for Ukraine. The activity occurs against a backdrop of legislative efforts to restrict certain defense article transfers, though these have not yet impacted the awarded contracts.

How this developed

1. Apr 22, 2025DoD awards Lockheed Martin $456M for Joint Air-to-Ground Missile (JAGM) production for Army and Navy.Federal contract
2. Oct 6, 2025DoD awards Boeing $1.0B for Joint Direct Attack Munition (JDAM) Lot 22 delivery orders for USAF and USN.Federal contract
3. Dec 17, 2025DoD awards AMTEC Corporation $965M for production of 40mm grenade systems family of ammunition.Federal contract
4. Feb 9, 2026DoD awards Lockheed Martin $824.8M for Full Rate Production of HIMARS for US Army, USMC, and FMS customers.Federal contract
5. Mar 9, 2026DoD awards General Dynamics OTS $700M for 155mm artillery M795 projectile body assembly in support of Ukraine.Federal contract
6. Mar 13, 2026DoD awards BAE Systems Ordnance Systems $2.3B for ammunition facilities support services.Federal contract
7. Mar 25, 2026DoD awards General Dynamics-OTS $815.7M for FY14-18 Hydra-70 rocket system procurement.Federal contract
8. Apr 2, 2026DoD awards Lockheed Martin $920.2M for Full Rate Production of HIMARS launchers for US Army and FMS customers.Federal contract
9. Sep 1, 2026Department of the Army issues a Sources Sought notice for Shank 2.0 payload, training warhead, and anti-personnel warhead.Procurement notice
10. Sep 1, 2026Department of State issues a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation for INL Kyiv Ammunition.Procurement notice
11. Sep 1, 2026Department of Homeland Security issues a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation for 40mm Less Lethal and Smoke & FN303 Ammunition and Components.Procurement notice

Why it matters

• The Department of Defense has committed over $7.5 billion in contracts since April 2025 for various munitions, indicating a significant and sustained investment in the defense industrial base.
• Specific contracts, such as the $700 million award to General Dynamics OTS for 155mm artillery (E7), directly support Ukraine, highlighting ongoing US military aid commitments.
• Lockheed Martin received over $2.1 billion across three contracts (E1, E6, E10) for missile and rocket systems, including JAGM and HIMARS, demonstrating a focus on advanced precision munitions.
• The range of procurements, from large missile systems to 40mm grenades (E5) and artillery projectiles, suggests a broad effort to replenish and modernize US and allied ammunition stockpiles.

Named in a federal contract

Only companies that a specific contract in this theme names as recipient or parent. Not a recommendation.

The record · 11 items, oldest first

• Apr 22, 2025Federal contractLOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION: IGF::OT::IGF THIS REQUIREMENT IS FOR FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION FOR THE JOINT AIR-TO-GROUND MISSILE (JAGM) IN SUPPORT OF THE JAGM PRODUCT OF
• Oct 6, 2025Federal contractTHE BOEING COMPANY: JOINT DIRECT ATTACK MUNITION (JDAM) AWARD OF LOT 22 DELIVERY ORDER FOR USAF AND USN.
• Dec 17, 2025Federal contractAMTEC CORPORATION: FIXED PRICE W/ EPA CONTRACT. THIS CONTRACT IS FOR THE PRODUCTION OF 40MM GRENADE SYSTEMS FAMILY OF AMMUNITION: M430A1-METAL PALLET, M430A1-W
• Feb 9, 2026Federal contractLOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION: IGF: THIS ACQUISITION IS FOR THE FULL RATE PRODUCTION (FRP) 10, 11, AND 12 OF THE HIGH MOBILITY ARTILLERY ROCKET SYSTEM (HIMARS) FOR THE US
• Mar 9, 2026Federal contractGENERAL DYNAMICS OTS (WILKES BARRE), LLC: MANUFACTURE, ASSEMBLY, INSPECTION, PACKAGE, AND DELIVERY OF THE 155MM ARTILLERY M795 PROJECTILE BODY ASSEMBLY IN SUPPORT OF UKRAINE.
• Mar 13, 2026Federal contractBAE SYSTEMS ORDNANCE SYSTEMS INC.: 199812!2100!0747!AA09 !U.S. ARMY INDUSTRIAL OPERATIONS !DAAA0998E0006 !A!*!P00001 !19980929!19991231!289954943!770087872!217304
• Mar 25, 2026Federal contractGENERAL DYNAMICS-OTS, INC.: PROCUREMENT OF FY 14-18 HYDRA-70 ROCKET SYSTEM. THIS REQUIREMENT INCLUDES ROCKETS, WARHEADS, MOTORS AND CONTAINERS, WHICH WILL BE PRODUCED
• Apr 2, 2026Federal contractLOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION: FULL RATE PRODUCTION (FRP) 14A HIGH MOBILITY ARTILLERY ROCKET LAUNCHERS FOR THE UNITED STATES ARMY AND FOREIGN MILITARY SALES CUSTOMERS.
• Sep 1, 2026Procurement noticeShank 2.0 payload, training warhead, and pre-packed anti-personnel warhead
• Sep 1, 2026Procurement noticeINL Kyiv Ammunition
• Sep 1, 2026Procurement notice40mm Less Lethal and Smoke & FN303 Ammunition and Components

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How this story evolved

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