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Understand the companies and people connected to federal spending, with plain-language context and links to original sources.

Government contractorUpdated May 15, 2026

Lockheed Martin

Federal obligations

$63.1B

Lockheed Martin is a major defense and aerospace company and one of the federal government's largest contractors.

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Healthcare Company

UnitedHealth Group

Federal obligations

$26.6B

One of the nation's largest health insurance and healthcare services companies receiving substantial federal healthcare payments.

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Aerospace & Defense CompanyUpdated May 15, 2026

Boeing Defense

Federal obligations

$26.1B

The Boeing Company is a major aerospace and defense contractor that supplies aircraft, satellites, and other systems to the federal government.

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Government contractorUpdated May 15, 2026

RTX Corporation

Federal obligations

$20.4B

RTX Corporation is a major defense and aerospace contractor with extensive federal contracts across aviation, missile systems, and electronics.

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Healthcare Company

McKesson

Federal obligations

$12.3B

A pharmaceutical distributor and healthcare services company that supplies medications and medical products nationwide.

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Defense Contractor

Northrop Grumman

Federal obligations

$11.9B

A leading defense contractor specializing in stealth aircraft, space systems, cybersecurity, and strategic weapons.

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Government Technology Contractor

Leidos

Federal obligations

$10.4B

A government contractor providing information technology, cybersecurity, engineering, and intelligence services.

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Defense Contractor

Huntington Ingalls Industries (HII)

Federal obligations

$9B

America's largest military shipbuilder, constructing aircraft carriers, submarines, and destroyers for the U.S. Navy.

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Engineering & Infrastructure Company

Fluor Corporation

Federal obligations

$7.7B

An engineering and construction company managing large federal energy, defense, and infrastructure projects.

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Defense Contractor

General Dynamics

Federal obligations

$6.6B

A major defense contractor producing submarines, tanks, combat vehicles, business jets, and information technology services.

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Defense Contractor

L3Harris Technologies

Federal obligations

$6.3B

A defense technology company specializing in communications, sensors, electronic warfare, and intelligence systems.

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Healthcare Company

Humana

Federal obligations

$6.1B

A health insurance company with significant participation in Medicare Advantage and other federal healthcare programs.

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Aerospace Company

SpaceX

Federal obligations

$3.6B

A private aerospace company providing launch services and satellite communications for NASA and the Department of Defense.

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Healthcare Company

Cencora

Federal obligations

$2.9B

A pharmaceutical distribution company serving healthcare providers across the United States.

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Engineering & Construction Company

Bechtel

Federal obligations

$2.3B

One of the world's largest engineering and construction companies with extensive federal infrastructure and energy work.

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Technology Company

Palantir Technologies

Federal obligations

$1.9B

A software company specializing in data integration and analytics for defense, intelligence, and civilian government agencies.

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Technology Company

Oracle

Federal obligations

$1.7B

A major enterprise software and cloud services company providing database and technology solutions to the federal government.

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Defense Contractor

General Atomics

Federal obligations

$1.5B

A privately owned defense company developing unmanned aircraft, nuclear technologies, and advanced defense systems.

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Technology Company

Dell Technologies

Federal obligations

$1.3B

A computer hardware and enterprise technology company supplying equipment and IT solutions to federal agencies.

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Engineering & Technology Company

Parsons Corporation

Federal obligations

$1.1B

A technology-focused engineering company supporting defense, transportation, and cybersecurity missions.

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Technology Company

IBM

Federal obligations

$1.1B

A global technology company providing consulting, cloud computing, artificial intelligence, and IT services to government agencies.

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Logistics Company

FedEx

Federal obligations

$874.5M

A transportation and logistics company providing shipping services for numerous federal agencies.

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Maritime & Logistics Company

Crowley

Federal obligations

$614.3M

A maritime transportation and logistics company supporting military and civilian government operations.

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Technology Company

Microsoft

Federal obligations

$534M

One of the world's largest software and cloud computing companies and a major federal technology contractor.

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Engineering & Government Services Company

KBR

Federal obligations

$480.1M

An engineering and government services company supporting defense, intelligence, and space programs.

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Cloud Computing Provider

Amazon Web Services

Federal obligations

$452.9M

Amazon's cloud computing division and one of the federal government's largest providers of cloud infrastructure.

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Maritime Shipping Company

Maersk Line Limited

Federal obligations

$445M

A U.S.-based shipping company providing ocean transportation services for the Department of Defense.

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Defense Contractor

BAE Systems (US)

Federal obligations

$391.4M

The U.S. subsidiary of a British defense company providing combat vehicles, naval systems, electronics, and military support services.

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Engineering & Infrastructure Company

Jacobs Solutions

Federal obligations

$360.3M

An engineering company providing technical, scientific, and consulting services to civilian and defense agencies.

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Energy Company

Chevron

Federal obligations

$360M

A multinational energy company supplying petroleum products and participating in federal energy programs.

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Engineering & Infrastructure Company

AECOM

Federal obligations

$320.5M

A global engineering and infrastructure company providing design, construction, and management services for federal agencies.

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Healthcare Company

Centene Corporation

Federal obligations

$232.6M

A health insurer focused on Medicaid, Medicare, and other government-sponsored healthcare programs.

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Healthcare Company

Elevance Health

Federal obligations

$181.4M

A major health insurance company serving millions of Americans through commercial and government health plans.

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Logistics Company

UPS

Federal obligations

$160.2M

A global logistics company providing package delivery and supply chain services to government agencies.

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Nuclear Technology Company

BWX Technologies

Federal obligations

$98.9M

A nuclear technology company supplying reactors, fuel, and engineering services for the U.S. Navy and Department of Energy.

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Energy Company

Constellation Energy

Federal obligations

$66.7M

A leading energy producer supplying electricity and nuclear power to customers across the United States.

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Healthcare Company

Cardinal Health

Federal obligations

$49M

A healthcare services company distributing pharmaceuticals and medical supplies to hospitals and healthcare providers.

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Technology Company

Google

Federal obligations

$35.3M

A technology company providing cloud computing, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, and productivity tools to federal agencies.

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Nuclear Technology Company

Westinghouse Electric Company

Federal obligations

$32.9M

A nuclear technology company providing reactor technology, fuel, and engineering services.

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Energy Company

ExxonMobil

Federal obligations

$10.4M

One of the world's largest publicly traded energy companies engaged in oil, gas, and petrochemical production.

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Technology Company

Cisco Systems

Federal obligations

$9.8M

A networking and cybersecurity company providing communications infrastructure across the federal government.

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Healthcare Company

CVS Health

Federal obligations

$4.5M

A healthcare company operating pharmacies, insurance businesses, and pharmacy benefit management services.

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