Federal agency contract profile
Department of Defense: Federal Contract Spending & Top Vendors
Data through 2026-08-19 · FY2026 to date
- Obligations, FY2026 to date
- $298B
- Contract awards
- 2,473,722
- Average award size
- $120K
- vs. prior full fiscal year
- 39.5% decline
| Item | Obligations |
|---|---|
| FY21 | $387B |
| FY22 | $414B |
| FY23 | $457B |
| FY24 | $446B |
| FY25 | $492B |
| FY26 | $298B |
Obligations fell 39.5% year over year, from $492B in FY2025 to $298B in FY2026 to date.
The Department of Defense has obligated $298B in contracts FY2026 to date. The Department of Defense recorded 2,473,722 awards with an average award size of $120K. Obligations fell 39.5% year over year. Fiscal history shows obligations of $387B in FY21, $414B in FY22, $457B in FY23, $446B in FY24, and $492B in FY25, followed by $298B in FY26. The concentration of FY2026 obligations is visible in manufacturing and technical services, led by Aircraft Manufacturing ($36.7B), Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Manufacturing ($26.5B), and Engineering Services ($26.2B). The Department of Defense is also contracting in research, ship building, health insurance, and construction categories. Top vendor obligations in FY2026 to date include LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION ($11.5B), ELECTRIC BOAT CORPORATION ($10.8B), a second listing for LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION ($10.6B), and RAYTHEON COMPANY ($8.2B). This snapshot reflects partial, fiscal year to date totals and shows where the Department of Defense is currently directing contract dollars.
How do current obligations compare to prior years?
The Department of Defense obligated $298B in FY26 to date, down 39.5% year over year. The Department of Defense recorded obligations of $492B in FY25, $446B in FY24, $457B in FY23, $414B in FY22, and $387B in FY21. The Department of Defense recorded 2,473,722 awards so far in FY26 with an average award size of $120K. These figures are partial because FY2026 totals are fiscal year to date.
| Item | Obligations |
|---|---|
| Aircraft Manufacturing | $36.7B |
| Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Manufacturing | $26.5B |
| Engineering Services | $26.2B |
| Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) | $21B |
| Ship Building and Repairing | $18.4B |
| Direct Health and Medical Insurance Carriers | $13B |
| Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing | $11.4B |
| Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction | $9.6B |
| Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing | $9.1B |
| Commercial and Institutional Building Construction | $8B |
Aircraft Manufacturing was Defense's largest contract category, with $36.7B obligated (12.3% of contract spending).
Which industries dominate FY2026 to date?
Aircraft Manufacturing leads FY2026 obligations with $36.7B. The Department of Defense obligated $26.5B to Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Manufacturing and $26.2B to Engineering Services. The Department of Defense also obligated $21B to Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences, $18.4B to Ship Building and Repairing, and $13B to Direct Health and Medical Insurance Carriers.
| Item | Obligations |
|---|---|
| LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION | $11.5B |
| ELECTRIC BOAT CORPORATION | $10.8B |
| LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION | $10.6B |
| RAYTHEON COMPANY | $8.2B |
| THE BOEING COMPANY | $5.9B |
| HUMANA GOVERNMENT BUSINESS INC | $5.5B |
| THE BOEING COMPANY | $5.2B |
| AMERISOURCEBERGEN DRUG CORP | $5B |
| TRIWEST HEALTHCARE ALLIANCE CORP | $4.7B |
| RTX CORPORATION | $3.8B |
LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION led all Defense contractors with $11.5B, 3.9% of obligations.
| Rank | Vendor | Obligations |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION | $11.5B |
| 2 | ELECTRIC BOAT CORPORATION | $10.8B |
| 3 | LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION | $10.6B |
| 4 | RAYTHEON COMPANY | $8.2B |
| 5 | THE BOEING COMPANY | $5.9B |
| 6 | HUMANA GOVERNMENT BUSINESS INC | $5.5B |
| 7 | THE BOEING COMPANY | $5.2B |
| 8 | AMERISOURCEBERGEN DRUG CORP | $5B |
| 9 | TRIWEST HEALTHCARE ALLIANCE CORP | $4.7B |
| 10 | RTX CORPORATION | $3.8B |
| 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 | $31.1B |
| 6 | LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION | $30.1B |
| 7 | LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION | $24.5B |
| 8 | HEALTH NET FEDERAL SERVICES, LLC | $23.5B |
| 9 | ELECTRIC BOAT CORPORATION | $20.2B |
| 10 | THE BOEING COMPANY | $18.1B |
| 11 | ELECTRIC BOAT CORPORATION | $16.2B |
| 12 | FLUOR MARINE PROPULSION, LLC | $14.7B |
| 13 | NORTHROP GRUMMAN SYSTEMS CORP | $13.7B |
| 14 | UNITEDHEALTH MILITARY & VETERANS SERVICES, LLC | $13.1B |
| 15 | HUNTINGTON INGALLS INC | $12.8B |
| 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 | NORTHROP GRUMMAN SYSTEMS CORPORATION | $10B |
| 21 | LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION | $10B |
| 22 | SIKORSKY AIRCRAFT CORPORATION | $10B |
| 23 | HUMANA GOVERNMENT BUSINESS INC | $9.3B |
| 24 | LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION | $9.1B |
| 25 | LOCKHEED MARTIN CORP | $9B |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does Department of Defense spend on contracts?
The Department of Defense has obligated $298B in contracts FY2026 to date. The Department of Defense recorded 2,473,722 awards with an average award size of $120K. Obligations are down 39.5% year over year. These totals are partial because they are fiscal year to date.
What does Defense buy?
Defense buys major manufacturing, technical, research, health, and construction services. Aircraft Manufacturing received $36.7B, Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Manufacturing received $26.5B, Engineering Services received $26.2B, Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences received $21B, and Ship Building and Repairing received $18.4B. The Department of Defense also obligated $13B to Direct Health and Medical Insurance Carriers and funds for construction and instrument manufacturing categories.
Who are Defense's largest contractors?
Defense's largest contractors by obligations include LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION ($11.5B), ELECTRIC BOAT CORPORATION ($10.8B), a second listing for LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION ($10.6B), RAYTHEON COMPANY ($8.2B), and THE BOEING COMPANY ($5.9B). Additional top vendors include HUMANA GOVERNMENT BUSINESS INC ($5.5B), a second listing for THE BOEING COMPANY ($5.2B), AMERISOURCEBERGEN DRUG CORP ($5B), TRIWEST HEALTHCARE ALLIANCE CORP ($4.7B), and RTX CORPORATION ($3.8B).
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