# Navy Awards $69.7M X-Bow Motor Contract

X-Bow Systems received a potential $69.7 million U.S. Navy contract to develop and qualify a solid rocket motor booster for a next-generation missile. The one-year Phase 1 is valued at $50.4 million for development and prototyping; a potential $19.3 million Phase 2 is also identified. The work is expected to support tooling for production of up to 500 motors annually.

- Propulsion, materials, tooling, testing, and manufacturing suppliers may find downstream subcontracting or supply opportunities as the program advances.
- The potential Phase 2 and projected production capacity signal a possible transition from prototype development toward manufacturing, but the source provides no solicitation details or procurement contact.
- Companies interested in supporting the effort can assess their relevant capabilities against the stated development, qualification, tooling, and production needs.

**Jurisdictions:** federal
**Industries:** Defense & Military
**Published:** October 07, 2026

### Government Entities
- U.S. Navy (Navy)
- Army Contracting Command—Rock Island (ACC-RI)

### Vendors
- X-Bow Systems (awardee)

### Sources
- [X-Bow Nabs Rocket Motor Development Contract For Future Navy Missile - Defense Daily](https://www.defensedaily.com/x-bow-nabs-rocket-motor-development-contract-for-future-navy-missile/navy-usmc) - Defense Daily