# Castellum Expands Navy Contract Work

Castellum, Inc. reported growth in its U.S. government services business during its Q3 FY2026 earnings call, citing expanded Navy work, a $254.5 million backlog, and a record $1.66 billion qualified pipeline. The company also reported an August 2026 increase to the ceiling of its NAVAIR PMA-290 contract, bringing the total ceiling to $136.2 million, and a five-year, $66.2 million NAWCAD Lakehurst contract. The pipeline represents potential future pursuits, not awarded work, and the call identified no open solicitation or procurement contact.

- Castellum’s Navy programs span special-missions support for the P-8A and mission operations and integration work involving logistics, engineering, and cyber services.
- The backlog and qualified pipeline provide indicators of Castellum’s pursuit activity, but do not guarantee future awards. Businesses evaluating teaming or subcontracting should distinguish those prospective opportunities from funded, active contract work.
- Castellum also cited approximately $220 million in combined value from three prime contracts won in 2025, demonstrating recent prime-contract performance relevant to firms assessing its potential role in future bids.

**Jurisdictions:** federal
**Industries:** Defense & Military, Information Technology
**Topics:** Cybersecurity
**Published:** November 06, 2026

### Government Entities
- Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR)
- Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division (NAWCAD)
- U.S. Navy (Navy)

### Vendors
- Castellum, Inc. (prime contractor)

### Sources
- [Castellum, Inc. (CTM) Q3 FY2026  earnings call transcript](https://finance.yahoo.com/quote/CTM/earnings/CTM-Q3-2026-earnings_call-727831.html) - Yahoo Finance