Federal agency contract profile
Department of Defense: Federal Contract Spending & Top Vendors
Data through 2026-09-28 · FY2026 to date
- Obligations, FY2026 to date
- $360B
- Contract awards
- 2,873,951
- Average award size
- $125K
- vs. prior full fiscal year
- 26.8% decline
| Item | Obligations |
|---|---|
| FY21 | $387B |
| FY22 | $414B |
| FY23 | $457B |
| FY24 | $446B |
| FY25 | $492B |
| FY26 | $360B |
Obligations fell 26.8% year over year, from $492B in FY2025 to $360B in FY2026 to date.
The Department of Defense has obligated $360B in contracts in FY2026 to date. The Department of Defense executed 2,873,951 awards with an average award size of $125K. Obligations are down 26.8% year over year. Fiscal-year obligations peaked at $492B in FY25 and have declined to $360B so far in FY26. Aircraft Manufacturing, Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Manufacturing, and Engineering Services lead spending among industry categories. LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION, ELECTRIC BOAT CORPORATION, and RAYTHEON COMPANY rank among the top vendors by obligations. The current-year totals are partial, reflecting fiscal year to date activity rather than a full-year total.
How has Defense contract spending changed recently?
The Department of Defense obligated $360B in FY26 to date, down 26.8% year over year. Fiscal obligations rose from $387B in FY21 to $457B in FY23, then peaked at $492B in FY25 before falling to $360B in FY26. The Department of Defense executed 2,873,951 awards so far this fiscal year with an average award size of $125K. Current-year totals are partial because the data cover fiscal year to date.
| Item | Obligations |
|---|---|
| Aircraft Manufacturing | $43.9B |
| Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Manufacturing | $31.6B |
| Engineering Services | $30.3B |
| Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) | $27.4B |
| Ship Building and Repairing | $21.6B |
| Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing | $15.7B |
| Direct Health and Medical Insurance Carriers | $13.9B |
| Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing | $10.8B |
| Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction | $10.2B |
| Commercial and Institutional Building Construction | $10.2B |
Aircraft Manufacturing was Defense's largest contract category, with $43.9B obligated (12.2% of contract spending).
What are the biggest procurement categories and who wins the contracts?
Aircraft Manufacturing is the largest category at $43.9B, followed by Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Manufacturing at $31.6B and Engineering Services at $30.3B. Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences is $27.4B and Ship Building and Repairing is $21.6B. LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION is the top vendor at $14.1B, with additional large awards to LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION at $13.1B and ELECTRIC BOAT CORPORATION at $11.6B. Vendors in health and medical services also appear among top recipients, including AMERISOURCEBERGEN DRUG CORP at $6B and HUMANA GOVERNMENT BUSINESS INC at $5.6B.
| Item | Obligations |
|---|---|
| LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION | $14.1B |
| LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION | $13.1B |
| ELECTRIC BOAT CORPORATION | $11.6B |
| RAYTHEON COMPANY | $9.9B |
| THE BOEING COMPANY | $9.1B |
| THE BOEING COMPANY | $6.3B |
| AMERISOURCEBERGEN DRUG CORP | $6B |
| HUMANA GOVERNMENT BUSINESS INC | $5.6B |
| TRIWEST HEALTHCARE ALLIANCE CORP | $5.6B |
| ATLANTIC DIVING SUPPLY, INC. | $4.3B |
LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION led all Defense contractors with $14.1B, 3.9% of obligations.
| Rank | Vendor | Obligations |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION | $14.1B |
| 2 | LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION | $13.1B |
| 3 | ELECTRIC BOAT CORPORATION | $11.6B |
| 4 | RAYTHEON COMPANY | $9.9B |
| 5 | THE BOEING COMPANY | $9.1B |
| 6 | THE BOEING COMPANY | $6.3B |
| 7 | AMERISOURCEBERGEN DRUG CORP | $6B |
| 8 | HUMANA GOVERNMENT BUSINESS INC | $5.6B |
| 9 | TRIWEST HEALTHCARE ALLIANCE CORP | $5.6B |
| 10 | ATLANTIC DIVING SUPPLY, INC. | $4.3B |
| Rank | Recipient | Award Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | HUMANA GOVERNMENT BUSINESS INC | $51.3B |
| 2 | LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION | $35.1B |
| 3 | ELECTRIC BOAT CORPORATION | $34.9B |
| 4 | THE BOEING COMPANY | $32B |
| 5 | ELECTRIC BOAT CORPORATION | $31.2B |
| 6 | LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION | $30.2B |
| 7 | LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION | $24.6B |
| 8 | HEALTH NET FEDERAL SERVICES, LLC | $23.5B |
| 9 | ELECTRIC BOAT CORPORATION | $20.4B |
| 10 | THE BOEING COMPANY | $18.1B |
| 11 | ELECTRIC BOAT CORPORATION | $16.2B |
| 12 | FLUOR MARINE PROPULSION, LLC | $15B |
| 13 | NORTHROP GRUMMAN SYSTEMS CORP | $13.7B |
| 14 | HUNTINGTON INGALLS INC | $13.4B |
| 15 | UNITEDHEALTH MILITARY & VETERANS SERVICES, LLC | $13.1B |
| 16 | LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION | $12.3B |
| 17 | THE BOEING COMPANY | $11.2B |
| 18 | BELL BOEING JOINT PROJECT OFFICE | $11B |
| 19 | LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION | $10.5B |
| 20 | LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION | $10.2B |
| 21 | NORTHROP GRUMMAN SYSTEMS CORPORATION | $10B |
| 22 | SIKORSKY AIRCRAFT CORPORATION | $10B |
| 23 | HUMANA GOVERNMENT BUSINESS INC | $9.4B |
| 24 | TRIWEST HEALTHCARE ALLIANCE CORP | $9.2B |
| 25 | LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION | $9.1B |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does Department of Defense spend on contracts?
The Department of Defense has obligated $360B in contracts in FY2026 to date. The Department of Defense executed 2,873,951 awards with an average award size of $125K. Obligations are down 26.8% year over year, and fiscal obligations ranged from $387B in FY21 to $492B in FY25 before falling to $360B in FY26.
What does Defense buy?
Defense buys a mix of platforms, systems, services, and construction, led by Aircraft Manufacturing at $43.9B, Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Manufacturing at $31.6B, and Engineering Services at $30.3B. Additional large categories include Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences at $27.4B, Ship Building and Repairing at $21.6B, and Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing at $15.7B.
Who are Defense's largest contractors?
Defense's largest contractors include LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION at $14.1B, LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION at $13.1B, and ELECTRIC BOAT CORPORATION at $11.6B. Other top vendors are RAYTHEON COMPANY at $9.9B, THE BOEING COMPANY at $9.1B and $6.3B, AMERISOURCEBERGEN DRUG CORP at $6B, HUMANA GOVERNMENT BUSINESS INC at $5.6B, TRIWEST HEALTHCARE ALLIANCE CORP at $5.6B, and ATLANTIC DIVING SUPPLY, INC. at $4.3B.
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