# DoD Awards Ursa Major Missile Motor Contracts

The Department of Defense awarded Ursa Major two contracts totaling **$137 million** to develop solid rocket motors for the Compact Air-to-Air Missile (CAAM) and Naval Modular Missile (NMM) programs. The work includes $91 million for CAAM motor development and qualification and $46 million for NMM motor development; the source provides no contract numbers or specific calendar award date.

- The awards position Ursa Major to support propulsion development for two missile programs and provide a concrete example of defense investment in solid rocket motor development and qualification.
- Suppliers and contractors with relevant propulsion, materials, manufacturing, and qualification capabilities can use the awards to assess potential roles in the missile supply chain; the signals do not identify any open solicitation or subcontract opportunity.
- Companies pursuing related defense work should distinguish the CAAM development-and-qualification scope from the NMM development scope when evaluating their capabilities and potential teaming relevance.

**Jurisdictions:** federal
**Industries:** Defense & Military
**Published:** October 06, 2026

### Government Entities
- U.S. Department of Defense (DoD)
- U.S. Navy (Navy)

### Vendors
- Ursa Major (awardee)

### Sources
- [Ursa Major Wins Contracts For Navy Solid Rocket Motor Development - Defense Daily](https://www.defensedaily.com/ursa-major-wins-contracts-for-navy-solid-rocket-motor-development/weapons) - Defense Daily