DOD Contracts • The Defense Post

Jul- 2026 -

23 July

US Navy Picks CoAspire to Build Affordable Maritime Strike Missile for Allies

The US Navy has selected CoAspire to develop an affordable, ground-launched cruise missile for US allies and coalition partners.

23 July

Inder Singh Bisht

US Navy Awards Raytheon $1.8B SPY-6 Radar Contract Extension

The US Navy has awarded Raytheon a $1.8-billion contract extension for SPY-6 radar hardware production and sustainment.

20 July

Inder Singh Bisht

Kongsberg Lands $100M US Air Force Contract for Additional Joint Strike Missiles

Kongsberg has signed a contract valued at approximately $100 million to supply additional Joint Strike Missiles to the US Air Force.

17 July

Artist rendition of one of Kratos' hypersonic efforts.

Jodesz Gavilan

Kratos Lands $400M for US Hypersonic, National Security Programs

The US Department of Defense has awarded approximately $400 million to Kratos Defense & Security Solutions to support hypersonic and other national security programs.

13 July

Arkenstone Defense's platform aims to make it easier for companies to participate in US government contracting.

Jodesz Gavilan

New Defense Firm Aims to Simplify US Government Contracting

Startup Arkenstone Defense has launched with $35 million in seed funding to help companies navigate the requirements of entering the US federal market.

Jun- 2026 -

29 June

Inder Singh Bisht

Raytheon Secures $1.1B US Navy AIM-9X Sidewinder Production Deal

The US Navy has awarded Raytheon a $1.1-billion contract modification for the production of more than 1,900 AIM-9X Sidewinder missiles.

May- 2026 -

28 May

Rojoef Manuel

Hezbollah Drone Barrage Pressures Israeli Military Defenses

Over 15 explosive unmanned aerial systems launched by Iran-backed Islamist group Hezbollah detonated in Israel on Tuesday, with several striking inside military areas, amid mounting concerns over the increasing use of drones in cross-border attacks.

Apr- 2026 -

27 April