# U.S. Government Awards $21.2M Hypersonic Systems Contract

The U.S. government awarded Albany Engineered Composites a $21.2 million Industrial Base Analysis and Sustainment (IBAS) contract for a 30-month effort to develop carbon-carbon thermal protection systems for hypersonic vehicles and solid rocket motors. Albany is also investing more than $36 million in Rochester, New Hampshire, and has a teaming agreement with Lockheed Martin, signaling growth in relevant production capacity. No open solicitation is identified, but the award and capacity expansion are relevant to suppliers serving the defense propulsion and advanced-materials supply chain.

- The contract supports development of carbon-carbon systems; suppliers with composite manufacturing, densification, machining, or inspection capabilities may assess their fit for future program requirements.
- Albany’s separate investment in Rochester and its Lockheed Martin teaming agreement indicate expansion of industrial capacity, potentially creating opportunities in supporting production and supply-chain work.
- No open solicitation is identified, so the signal indicates a developing market opportunity rather than an immediate bid. The award date is reported as September, with no year specified.

**Jurisdictions:** federal
**Industries:** Defense & Military
**Published:** October 23, 2026

### Government Entities
- U.S. government

### Vendors
- Albany Engineered Composites (awardee)
- Lockheed Martin (teaming agreement participant)
- AEC Advanced Programs ()

### Sources
- [Hypersonic, rocket motor production gets $21.2 million in US funding](https://interestingengineering.com/military/albany-36-million-hypersonic-rocket-motor-manufacturing) - Interesting Engineering