# Air Force Awards RTX $8B Terminal Contract

The Air Force Nuclear Weapons Center awarded RTX a cost-plus-fixed-fee IDIQ contract with an **$8 billion maximum ceiling** for Strategic Communications Terminal modernization, production restart services, and technical studies. Work is expected to continue through October 12, 2036, in Marlborough, Massachusetts, and Largo, Florida. The award establishes a long-term program, but the signal identifies no open solicitation or specific subcontracting opportunities.

- The contract’s ceiling and duration are relevant to companies assessing long-term demand and potential supply-chain work supporting RTX’s execution.
- Firms with capabilities relevant to strategic communications terminals, production restart, or technical studies can evaluate whether their offerings align with the program; no specific subcontracting avenue is identified in the signal.
- Procurement teams should distinguish the $8 billion maximum ceiling from guaranteed spending, as the award is an IDIQ contract.

**Jurisdictions:** federal
**Industries:** Defense & Military
**Topics:** Digital Infrastructure
**Published:** November 02, 2026

### Government Entities
- Air Force Nuclear Weapons Center
- United States Air Force (USAF)

### Vendors
- RTX (awardee)

### Sources
- [RTX Awarded $8 Billion Strategic Communications Terminal Contract - Defense Daily](https://www.defensedaily.com/rtx-awarded-8-billion-strategic-communications-terminal-contract/nuclear-modernization) - Defense Daily