Federal contract market · NAICS 336411
Aircraft Manufacturing (NAICS 336411): Federal Contract Market
Data through 2026-09-28 · FY2026 to date
- Obligations, FY2026 to date
- $44.6B
- Contract awards
- 5,624
- Average award size
- $7.9M
- vs. prior full fiscal year
- 27.2% decline
| Item | Obligations |
|---|---|
| FY21 | $40.7B |
| FY22 | $37.2B |
| FY23 | $60.1B |
| FY24 | $44.2B |
| FY25 | $61.2B |
| FY26 | $44.6B |
Obligations fell 27.2% year over year, from $61.2B in FY2025 to $44.6B in FY2026 to date.
Aircraft Manufacturing (NAICS 336411) federal contracts totaled $44.6B in FY2026 to date. The market delivered 5,624 awards with an average award size of $7.9M. Obligations fell 27.2% year over year. Fiscal-year comparisons show swings: FY21 reached $40.7B, FY22 was $37.2B, FY23 climbed to $60.1B, FY24 registered $44.2B, FY25 totaled $61.2B, and FY26 stands at $44.6B so far. The Department of Defense is the dominant buyer, obligating $43.9B in FY2026 to date. Other buying agencies are much smaller by comparison, led by the Department of Homeland Security with $139M and the Department of Commerce with $137M. The supplier base is concentrated at the top: LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION obligated $11.9B and THE BOEING COMPANY appears multiple times with awards of $9B, $4.3B, $2.4B, $2B, and $1.8B. Sikorsky and Bell Textron also appear among top contractors. Note that current-year totals are partial because figures are fiscal year to date.
How did FY2026 obligations compare to prior years?
Obligations in FY2026 to date are $44.6B. Obligations fell 27.2% year over year. Fiscal-year history shows variability: FY21 $40.7B, FY22 $37.2B, FY23 $60.1B, FY24 $44.2B, and FY25 $61.2B. These entries show FY26 is below the most recent full-year peak of FY25.
| Item | Obligations |
|---|---|
| Department of Defense | $43.9B |
| Department of Homeland Security | $139M |
| Department of Commerce | $137M |
| Department of Justice | $127M |
| Department of Transportation | $73.6M |
| Department of the Interior | $69.4M |
| Department of State | $47.5M |
| National Aeronautics and Space Administration | $34M |
| Department of Agriculture | $10.2M |
| General Services Administration | $1.9M |
Department of Defense was the top buyer, obligating $43.9B (98.6% of all obligations).
Which agencies and vendors dominate FY2026 spending?
The Department of Defense obligated $43.9B and accounts for the vast majority of FY2026 spending. Other agencies are much smaller buyers, led by the Department of Homeland Security with $139M and the Department of Commerce with $137M. LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION obligated $11.9B and THE BOEING COMPANY appears with multiple large obligations, including $9B and $4.3B. Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation and BELL TEXTRON INC are also among the top vendors.
| Item | Obligations |
|---|---|
| LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION | $11.9B |
| THE BOEING COMPANY | $9B |
| THE BOEING COMPANY | $4.3B |
| SIKORSKY AIRCRAFT CORPORATION | $2.5B |
| THE BOEING COMPANY | $2.4B |
| THE BOEING COMPANY | $2B |
| BELL TEXTRON INC | $1.8B |
| THE BOEING COMPANY | $1.8B |
| SIERRA NEVADA COMPANY, LLC | $1.5B |
| GENERAL ATOMICS AERONAUTICAL SYSTEMS, INC. | $823M |
LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION led all vendors with $11.9B in obligations, 26.7% of the market.
| Rank | Vendor | Obligations |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION | $11.9B |
| 2 | THE BOEING COMPANY | $9B |
| 3 | THE BOEING COMPANY | $4.3B |
| 4 | SIKORSKY AIRCRAFT CORPORATION | $2.5B |
| 5 | THE BOEING COMPANY | $2.4B |
| 6 | THE BOEING COMPANY | $2B |
| 7 | BELL TEXTRON INC | $1.8B |
| 8 | THE BOEING COMPANY | $1.8B |
| 9 | SIERRA NEVADA COMPANY, LLC | $1.5B |
| 10 | GENERAL ATOMICS AERONAUTICAL SYSTEMS, INC. | $823M |
| Rank | Recipient | Award Amount | Awarding Agency |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION | $35.1B | Department of Defense |
| 2 | THE BOEING COMPANY | $32B | Department of Defense |
| 3 | LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION | $30.2B | Department of Defense |
| 4 | LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION | $24.6B | Department of Defense |
| 5 | THE BOEING COMPANY | $18.1B | Department of Defense |
| 6 | LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION | $12.3B | Department of Defense |
| 7 | THE BOEING COMPANY | $11.2B | Department of Defense |
| 8 | BELL BOEING JOINT PROJECT OFFICE | $11B | Department of Defense |
| 9 | SIKORSKY AIRCRAFT CORPORATION | $10B | Department of Defense |
| 10 | NORTHROP GRUMMAN SYSTEMS CORPORATION | $8.5B | Department of Defense |
| 11 | LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION | $7.7B | Department of Defense |
| 12 | THE BOEING COMPANY | $7.6B | Department of Defense |
| 13 | THE BOEING COMPANY | $7.5B | Department of Defense |
| 14 | BELL BOEING JOINT PROJECT OFFICE | $7.3B | Department of Defense |
| 15 | LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION | $7.2B | Department of Defense |
| 16 | BELL BOEING JOINT PROJECT OFFICE | $7B | Department of Defense |
| 17 | THE BOEING COMPANY | $7B | Department of Defense |
| 18 | LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION | $7B | Department of Defense |
| 19 | SIKORSKY AIRCRAFT CORPORATION | $6.1B | Department of Defense |
| 20 | LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION | $6B | Department of Defense |
| 21 | SIKORSKY AIRCRAFT CORPORATION | $6B | Department of Defense |
| 22 | THE BOEING COMPANY | $5.8B | Department of Defense |
| 23 | SIKORSKY AIRCRAFT CORPORATION | $5.6B | Department of Defense |
| 24 | THE BOEING COMPANY | $5.5B | Department of Defense |
| 25 | THE BOEING COMPANY | $5.5B | Department of Defense |
| Rank | Contract | Incumbent | Award Value | Awarding Agency | Ends |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FA862511C6600 | THE BOEING COMPANY | $32B | Department of Defense | 2027-07-31 |
| 2 | N0001914C0067 | THE BOEING COMPANY | $18.1B | Department of Defense | 2027-04-30 |
| 3 | W58RGZ16C0023 | THE BOEING COMPANY | $7.5B | Department of Defense | 2027-08-31 |
| 4 | N0001917C0015 | BELL BOEING JOINT PROJECT OFFICE | $7B | Department of Defense | 2027-04-30 |
| 5 | FA862914C2403 | SIKORSKY AIRCRAFT CORPORATION | $6B | Department of Defense | 2027-02-28 |
| 6 | N0001913C9999 | NORTHROP GRUMMAN SYSTEMS CORPORATION | $5.4B | Department of Defense | 2026-12-31 |
| 7 | N0001919C0010 | LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION | $4.7B | Department of Defense | 2027-04-01 |
| 8 | N0001914C0050 | SIKORSKY AIRCRAFT CORPORATION | $3B | Department of Defense | 2026-12-31 |
| 9 | FA861512C6016 | LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION | $2.9B | Department of Defense | 2026-12-31 |
| 10 | N0001916C0048 | SIKORSKY AIRCRAFT CORPORATION | $2.7B | Department of Defense | 2027-01-31 |
| 11 | N0001920C0047 | SIKORSKY AIRCRAFT CORPORATION | $2.3B | Department of Defense | 2027-08-31 |
| 12 | W58RGZ19C0027 | GENERAL ATOMICS AERONAUTICAL SYSTEMS, INC. | $1.9B | Department of Defense | 2027-04-23 |
| 13 | FA862522F3027 | LOCKHEED MARTIN CORP | $1.9B | Department of Defense | 2027-04-30 |
| 14 | N0001915C0114 | LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION | $1.6B | Department of Defense | 2026-12-31 |
| 15 | FA873918C5030 | THE BOEING COMPANY | $1.4B | Department of Defense | 2026-12-14 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does the federal government spend on NAICS 336411?
The federal government spent $44.6B on NAICS 336411 in FY2026 to date. Total obligations for earlier fiscal years were: FY21 $40.7B, FY22 $37.2B, FY23 $60.1B, FY24 $44.2B, and FY25 $61.2B.
Which agencies buy the most NAICS 336411 services?
The Department of Defense buys the most NAICS 336411 services. The Department of Defense obligated $43.9B in FY2026 to date, followed by the Department of Homeland Security with $139M and the Department of Commerce with $137M.
Who are the largest NAICS 336411 government contractors?
LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION and THE BOEING COMPANY are the largest NAICS 336411 government contractors. LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION obligated $11.9B, and THE BOEING COMPANY has multiple large obligations including $9B and $4.3B, with additional entries of $2.4B, $2B, and $1.8B.
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