# DoD Awards Nikon Tomahawk Systems in Long Beach

The U.S. Department of Defense awarded Nikon Advanced Manufacturing a contract to deliver multiple customized, two-meter-build-height laser powder bed fusion systems for producing Tomahawk Land Attack Missile mid-bodies. Funded through the Industrial Base Analysis and Sustainment program and issued under the Cornerstone Other Transaction Authority, the work will support prototyping and expanded production capacity at Nikon’s technology center in Long Beach, California. The award value, contract number, and delivery schedule were not disclosed.

- The award connects defense industrial-base funding with additive manufacturing equipment intended for missile-component prototyping and production capacity.
- Companies supplying metal additive manufacturing systems, production equipment, and related support may find relevant demand as DoD expands manufacturing capacity for defense programs.
- Procurement teams and prospective suppliers should note the use of the Cornerstone Other Transaction Authority and IBAS funding as the mechanisms associated with this award.

**Jurisdictions:** federal
**Industries:** Defense & Military
**Topics:** Contracting Vehicles
**Published:** October 22, 2026

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

### Vendors
- Nikon Advanced Manufacturing (awardee)

### Sources
- [Nikon secures U.S. defense contract for Tomahawk mid-body printing systems | VoxelMatters - The heart of additive manufacturing](https://www.voxelmatters.com/nikon-secures-u-s-defense-contract-for-tomahawk-mid-body-printing-systems/amp) - VoxelMatters