# USAF Awards Lockheed Martin $826M Missile Contract

The U.S. Air Force Life Cycle Management Center awarded Lockheed Martin a contract modification valued at approximately **$826 million** on September 9, 2026, to procure Long-Range Anti-Ship Missiles (LRASM) and Joint Air-to-Surface Standoff Missiles (JASSM-ER). This modification increases the total program value to over **$10.46 billion** and extends deliveries through July 2030. The contract supports expanded missile production capacity to meet operational demands driven by recent conflict usage and strategic priorities in the Indo-Pacific region, as well as allied stock replenishment including NATO partners.

- The contract reflects a significant long-term investment in advanced missile capabilities critical to U.S. and allied defense strategies.
- Procurement professionals should note the extended delivery timeline through 2030, indicating sustained production and potential subcontracting opportunities.
- The focus on Indo-Pacific and NATO requirements highlights geographic priorities influencing defense procurement planning.
- Companies in missile manufacturing and related supply chains may find increased demand for components and services supporting LRASM and JASSM programs.

**Jurisdictions:** federal
**Industries:** Defense & Military
**Topics:** Contracting Vehicles
**Published:** September 16, 2026

### Government Entities
- US Air Force (USAF)
- U.S. Air Force Life Cycle Management Center
- U.S. Navy
- Department of Defense (DoD)

### Vendors
- Lockheed Martin (prime contractor)

### Sources
- [US Air Force awards Lockheed Martin $826M contract modification to procure Long-Range Anti-Ship Missile and Joint Air-to-Surface Standoff Missile
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