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Defense Agencies Unveil New Contracts Spanning Cutters, F‑35 Engines and Unmanned Systems

Recent actions signal a push to protect delivery schedules, with greater use of commercial technology across programs.

Overview

  • The Coast Guard awarded Davie Defense a $3.5 billion contract for five Arctic Security Cutters, with the first delivery targeted for 2028 and construction split between Texas and Finland.
  • The Air Force finalized a $15 billion firm‑fixed‑price blanket purchase agreement with the Alabama Institute for Deaf & Blind to supply Warner‑Robins Air Logistics Complex through 2029 under the AbilityOne program.
  • NAVFAC Southwest issued a combined $999 million IDIQ to five firms for demolition at the former Hunters Point Naval Shipyard and other large‑scale requirements in its area of operations.
  • RTX received a not‑to‑exceed $230.6 million undefinitized award to buy long‑lead materials and protect the F135 Lot 20 delivery schedule supporting 138 propulsion systems for U.S. services, partners and FMS customers.
  • The Defense Innovation Unit, partnering with the Navy, solicited runway‑independent long‑range unmanned aircraft systems to operate from surface combatants without large flight decks under the RIMES effort.