# Navy Plans B-52 LRASM Integration

The U.S. Naval Air Systems Command plans to negotiate a sole-source contract with Lockheed Martin to integrate Long Range Anti-Ship Missiles (LRASM) onto B-52 bombers. Planned FY2027 work includes software and weapons-interface integration, testing, safe-separation verification, and test-article repairs and failure reviews. The Air Force’s FY2027 budget request also describes B-52 integration and safety-verification work. No contract value, award date, or solicitation number has been disclosed.

- The planned sole-source negotiation limits competition for the prime contract; contractors with relevant integration, testing, safety-verification, repair, or failure-review capabilities may evaluate potential subcontracting or supplier roles.
- Companies should distinguish the Navy’s planned contract action from the Air Force’s budget-request details when assessing the work scope; the signals do not identify a separate Air Force award.
- With no disclosed value, solicitation number, or award date, the signals provide no basis for estimating contract size or a procurement timeline.

**Jurisdictions:** federal
**Industries:** Defense & Military
**Published:** October 11, 2026

### Government Entities
- U.S. Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR)
- U.S. Navy (USN)
- U.S. Air Force (USAF)

### Vendors
- Lockheed Martin (Proposed sole-source prime contractor)

### Sources
- [The U.S. Navy is preparing to award a contract to Lockheed Martin to integrate stealthy LRASM anti-ship missiles onto B-52 Stratofortress bombers

https://t.co/J0QjpG98zz](https://x.com/militarnyi/status/2109226518408835316) - twitter-defense
- [RT @velitesgear | Full Text Article: https://t.co/Kd40EYljh1 | Author: @militarnyi B-52 Bombers to Receive LRASM Anti-Ship Missiles 
The U.S. Navy is preparing to award a contract to Lockheed Martin to integrate stealthy LRASM anti-ship missiles onto B-52 Stratofortress bombers.
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