General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Government Contracts
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. · UEI ZH4NVFG3Z526 · Poway, CA
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems government contracts totaled $6.2B across 311 awards from FY2024 to FY2026. Obligations were up 38% in FY2026 vs FY2025, while the Department of Defense received $5.3B (85% of the total); Aircraft Manufacturing accounted for $3.5B (57% of the total).
Key figures
In FY2026, contract obligations were $2,270,534,669 across 155 awards with activity that year, a change of +38% from $1,644,799,559 in FY2025. From FY2024 to FY2026, obligations totaled $6,232,269,392 across 311 awards.
- Obligated in FY2026
- $2.3B
- Awards in FY2026
- 155
- Change vs FY2025
- +38%
- Total, FY2024 to FY2026
- $6.2B
Note: FY2026 ended on Sep 30, 2026. The Department of Defense publishes contract data with a 90-day delay, so FY2026 totals may still rise as late reports arrive.
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems federal contracts by year
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems federal contract obligations per fiscal year (October to September). The table below lists the same numbers.
| Fiscal year | Obligated | Awards | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $2,270,534,669 | 155 | +38% |
| FY2025 | $1,644,799,559 | 222 | -29% |
| FY2024 | $2,316,935,164 | 248 | n/a |
About General Atomics Aeronautical Systems's federal contracts
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems's federal contract obligations fell 2% from FY2024 ($2.3B) to FY2026 ($2.3B). FY2026 closed recently, and Defense Department contracts are reported up to 90 days late, so its total may still rise.
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems works for at least 5 federal agencies. The largest customer is the Department of Defense with 85% of its contract dollars, followed by the Department of Homeland Security (15%).
Its main line of government work is aircraft manufacturing (NAICS 336411), 57% of its federal contract dollars.
The states with the most General Atomics Aeronautical Systems contract work are California, Virginia and Georgia; California alone accounts for 100%.
Which agencies award General Atomics Aeronautical Systems contracts
Federal agencies ranked by contract dollars obligated to General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc.. General Atomics Aeronautical Systems DoD contracts account for 85% of its federal contract dollars.
| # | Agency | Obligated | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Department of Defense | $5,305,701,541 | 85.1% |
| 2 | Department of Homeland Security | $916,926,248 | 14.7% |
| 3 | General Services Administration | $5,323,317 | <0.1% |
| 4 | National Aeronautics and Space Administration | $2,985,086 | <0.1% |
| 5 | Department of Transportation | $1,333,201 | <0.1% |
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems contracts by industry (NAICS)
The industry codes on General Atomics Aeronautical Systems's contracts with the government, ranked by dollars.
| # | Industry | Obligated | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aircraft ManufacturingNAICS 336411 | $3,521,928,009 | 56.5% |
| 2 | Other Support Activities for Air TransportationNAICS 488190 | $909,031,162 | 14.6% |
| 3 | Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument ManufacturingNAICS 334511 | $845,747,791 | 13.6% |
| 4 | Process, Physical Distribution, and Logistics Consulting ServicesNAICS 541614 | $456,661,751 | 7.3% |
| 5 | Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)NAICS 541715 | $346,151,761 | 5.6% |
| 6 | Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment ManufacturingNAICS 336413 | $143,249,523 | 2.3% |
| 7 | Research and Development in NanotechnologyNAICS 541713 | $7,901,845 | 0.1% |
| 8 | All Other Support ServicesNAICS 561990 | $2,799,561 | <0.1% |
| 9 | Flight TrainingNAICS 611512 | $314,076 | <0.1% |
| 10 | Engineering ServicesNAICS 541330 | $110,734 | <0.1% |
Where General Atomics Aeronautical Systems contract work is performed
States ranked by contract dollars, using the place of performance on each award.
| # | State | Obligated | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | $6,231,725,380 | 100.0% |
| 2 | Virginia | $1,500,000 | <0.1% |
| 3 | Georgia | $1,333,201 | <0.1% |
| 4 | Alabama | $170,500 | <0.1% |
| 5 | Texas | $2,500 | <0.1% |
| 6 | District of Columbia | $1,000 | <0.1% |
Companies similar to General Atomics Aeronautical Systems
Other federal contractors whose largest industry is also Aircraft Manufacturing (NAICS 336411), ranked by total contract dollars.
| # | Contractor | Obligated |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lockheed Martin Corporation | $63,812,504,970 |
| 2 | The Boeing Company | $21,284,022,603 |
| 3 | The Boeing Company | $18,536,767,120 |
| 4 | Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation | $12,673,592,853 |
| 5 | The Boeing Company | $5,921,169,073 |
Recent General Atomics Aeronautical Systems contract awards
The latest General Atomics Aeronautical Systems contract awards, newest first. Each award ID links to its record on USAspending.gov.
| Start date | Agency and description | Amount | Record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 23, 2026 | National Aeronautics and Space AdministrationDINE - RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT - CONTACT THE CO FOR MORE INFORMATION. | $309,563 | 80GRC026C0008 |
| Sep 22, 2026 | Department of TransportationBAA CALL 001-2026 DEVELOPMENT OF NON-SYSTEM SPECIFIC TECHNOLOGY TO INTEGRATE UNMANNED AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS (UAS) INTO THE NAS | $1,333,201 | 697DCK26C00168 |
| Jul 14, 2026 | Department of DefenseRTS ENGINEERING ANALYSIS | $276,591 | H9240826FE007 |
| Jul 9, 2026 | Department of DefensePMO SUPPORT YR 3 | $436,900 | H9240826FE009 |
| Jun 30, 2026 | Department of DefenseGRAY EAGLE TECHNICAL SERVICES (GETS) II FY24-28. | $6,799,999 | W58RGZ26F0353 |
| Jun 30, 2026 | Department of DefenseUSMC MALET JSIL AIRCREW TRAINER (MJAT) JSIL AIR VEHICLE SIMULATOR (AVSIM) PHASE 1 | $519,020 | W31P4Q26F0105 |
| Jun 24, 2026 | Department of DefenseUNITED STATES MARINE CORPS SERVICE LEVEL TRAINING EXERCISES AND WEAPONS AND TACTICS INSTRUCTOR PHASE 5B | $6,065,141 | W31P4Q26F0075 |
| Jun 16, 2026 | Department of DefenseMOBILIZATION PLANNING MEETING TO FULFILL MINIMUM ORDER | $2,500 | FA300226F0059 |
| May 26, 2026 | Department of DefenseQATAR MQ-9B GREEN AC PURCHASE | $81,930,835 | FA868926FB001 |
| May 19, 2026 | Department of DefenseGRAY EAGLE TECHNICAL SERVICES (GETS) FY 24-28 FOLLOW-ON CONTRACT. | $1,796,266 | W58RGZ26F0324 |
| May 7, 2026 | Department of DefenseHARDENED SERVER AND ANCILLARY EQUIPMENT TO PROTECT EXPORTABLE MQ-9A AVSIM AND T-OFP SOFTWARE AND ENABLES AIRCREW TRAINING WITH A MEDIUM ALTITUDE LONG ENDURANCE TACTICAL (MALET) JOINT SYSTEM INTEGRATIO | $7,660,263 | FA868926CB005 |
| Apr 14, 2026 | Department of DefenseGRAY EAGLE TECHNICAL SERI VICES (GETS) FY 24-28 FOLLOW-ON CONTRACT. | $3,795,093 | W58RGZ26F0274 |
| Mar 25, 2026 | Department of DefenseFMS TAIWAN MQ-9B CONTRACTOR LOGISTICS SUPPORT (CLS) ACTIVITIES AND SPARES PROCUREMENT/MANAGEMENT | $2,398,142 | FA868926CB006 |
| Mar 20, 2026 | Department of DefenseENTITLED - JSIL UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS (USMC) MAINTENANCE TRAINING ON THE MQ-9 | $1,266,300 | W31P4Q26F0063 |
| Mar 19, 2026 | Department of DefenseTASK TITLE: AIR NATIONAL GUARD (ANG) MQ-9 INTEGRATION, INSTALLATION, TEST AND DEMONSTRATION (I2TD) SUPPORT (PHASE 1) | $4,999,953 | W31P4Q26F0018 |
| Feb 2, 2026 | Department of DefenseTHE CONTRACTOR SHALL ATTEND THE GOVERNMENT OF INDIA TRAINING CONFERENCE FOR THE MQ-9B. PROVIDE A SUMMARY THE CONFERENCE DETAILS, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 5, STATEMENT OF NEED, DATED 14 JAN 2026. | $311,576 | FA300226P0001 |
| Jan 30, 2026 | Department of DefenseTASK ORDER TO SUPPORT JSIL SPECTRE 2, MQ-9A BLOCK 1 INTEGRATION SUPPORT AND SUSTAINMENT | $1,897,292 | W31P4Q26F0031 |
| Jan 28, 2026 | Department of DefenseTASK ORDER TO SUPPORT JSIL NAVY COLLABORATIVE AUTONOMY MISSION PLANNING AND DEBRIEF | $1,988,634 | W31P4Q26F0015 |
| Jan 26, 2026 | Department of DefenseQATAR SITE SURVEY | $873,460 | FA868926FB006 |
| Jan 22, 2026 | Department of DefenseTHIS DELIVERY ORDER INCLUDES ALL ACTIVITIES REQUIRED FOR THE PROCUREMENT OF HARDWARE FOR POLAND MQ-9 FMS REQUIREMENTS. | $1,214,281 | FA868926FB002 |
| Jan 5, 2026 | Department of DefenseUNITED STATES MARINE CORPS (USMC) SERVICE LEVEL TRAINING EXERCISES (SLTE) PHASE 5A | $6,566,975 | W31P4Q26F0014 |
| Dec 19, 2025 | Department of DefenseCONTRACTOR LOGISTICS SUPPORT AND SERVICES MQ-9 REAPER | $255,652,650 | FA857726FB002 |
| Dec 5, 2025 | Department of DefenseSCALABLE HOMELAND INNOVATIVE ENTERPRISE LAYERED DEFENSE (SHIELD) INITIAL ORDER. | $500 | HQ085926FE817 |
| Nov 20, 2025 | Department of DefenseKINGDOM OF AIR AND SPACE FORCE (SPASF) MQ-9A CONTRACTOR LOGISTICS SUPPORT | $6,285,416 | FA868926CB002 |
| Sep 24, 2025 | Department of DefenseTASK ORDER TO SUPPORT JSIL AIR VEHICLE SIMULATOR (AVSIM) PHASE V | $540,000 | W31P4Q25F0197 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does General Atomics Aeronautical Systems make from government contracts?
- General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. received $6.2B in federal contract obligations from FY2024 to FY2026, across 311 contract awards. In FY2026 alone it received $2.3B. Figures are federal contract obligations reported on USAspending.gov.
- Which agency spends the most with General Atomics Aeronautical Systems?
- The Department of Defense obligated $5.3B to General Atomics Aeronautical Systems from FY2024 to FY2026, 85% of its federal contract dollars.
- What does General Atomics Aeronautical Systems do for the government?
- By contract dollars, General Atomics Aeronautical Systems's largest federal contract industries are aircraft manufacturing (NAICS 336411), other support activities for air transportation (NAICS 488190) and search, detection, navigation, guidance, aeronautical, and nautical system and instrument manufacturing (NAICS 334511).
- Where does General Atomics Aeronautical Systems perform its government contracts?
- By place of performance, the most General Atomics Aeronautical Systems contract dollars went to work in California ($6.2B), Virginia ($1.5M) and Georgia ($1.3M).
- Are General Atomics Aeronautical Systems's government contracts growing?
- General Atomics Aeronautical Systems's federal contract obligations fell 2% from FY2024 ($2.3B) to FY2026 ($2.3B). FY2026 closed recently, and Defense Department contracts are reported up to 90 days late, so its total may still rise.
- How can a small business subcontract with General Atomics Aeronautical Systems?
- Look at the agencies and industries General Atomics Aeronautical Systems works in on this page, then contact its small business or supplier diversity office with a capability statement. Large prime contractors often have to meet small business subcontracting goals, and you will need a free SAM.gov registration.