# Navy Awards Lockheed MQ-25 Software Contract

On September 30, 2026, the U.S. Navy awarded Lockheed Martin a potential **$57.7 million** noncompetitive, undefinitized contract to develop and test multi-domain combat systems (MDCX) software for the MQ-25 test program. The Navy obligated more than $14 million at award; final price and terms remain to be settled. Work is scheduled through September 2027 in Marietta, Georgia; Fort Worth, Texas; and Patuxent River, Maryland.

- The award combines cost-reimbursable and firm-fixed-price elements and covers a qualification-tested software build and technical field support for systems installed for MQ-25 testing.
- For procurement teams and industry stakeholders, the award identifies Navy demand for software development and test support tied to carrier-based unmanned aircraft command-and-control systems; the noncompetitive award also signals that this opportunity was not competed.
- Because the contract is undefinitized, the final price and terms are not yet settled. Contractors assessing related work can use the stated scope, funding, locations, and period of performance through September 2027 to inform planning.

**Jurisdictions:** federal
**Industries:** Defense & Military, Information Technology
**Published:** October 02, 2026

### Government Entities
- U.S. Navy (Navy)
- Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR)
- Department of War (DoW)

### Vendors
- Lockheed Martin (prime contractor and awardee)

### Sources
- [Lockheed Lands $58M Navy Contract for MQ-25 Control Software](https://www.executivebiz.com/articles/lockheed-martin-navy-mq-25-mdcx-software-contract) - ExecutiveBiz