Defense · Organizations
Defense Technology Companies
Defense technology companies supply software, autonomy, data systems, sensors, communications, cyber capabilities, and other technology used by defense organizations. Paper Trail treats this as a practical research category, not a formal federal industry designation.
How to read this section
- Technology can be acquired through contracts, prototypes, research agreements, grants, and other transaction agreements.
- The same company may sell to civilian and defense agencies.
- Award descriptions and product or service codes help explain what the government bought, but often require additional context.
Paper Trail records
Connected organizations
These are published records currently connected to the Defense hub and matching this section. The list reflects Paper Trail’s present coverage, not the complete federal universe.
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Northrop Grumman
A leading defense contractor specializing in stealth aircraft, space systems, cybersecurity, and strategic weapons.
Recorded obligations: $12.8B
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General Dynamics
A major defense contractor producing submarines, tanks, combat vehicles, business jets, and information technology services.
Recorded obligations: $10.6B
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L3Harris Technologies
A defense technology company specializing in communications, sensors, electronic warfare, and intelligence systems.
Recorded obligations: $6.8B
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BAE Systems (US)
The U.S. subsidiary of a British defense company providing combat vehicles, naval systems, electronics, and military support services.
Recorded obligations: $368.1M
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General Atomics
A privately owned defense company developing unmanned aircraft, nuclear technologies, and advanced defense systems.
Recorded obligations: $2B
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Lockheed Martin
Lockheed Martin is a major defense and aerospace company and one of the federal government's largest contractors.
Recorded obligations: $62.1B
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Boeing Defense
The Boeing Company is a major aerospace and defense contractor that supplies aircraft, satellites, and other systems to the federal government.
Recorded obligations: $29.8B
Primary sources
Research and data resources
Department of Defense
Daily defense contract announcements
Official announcements of contract awards of $7.5 million or more, with recipient, amount, location, and contracting office.
Open source ↗USAspending.gov
Federal award search
Searchable prime-award and transaction data. Figures can differ from budget authority and contract ceiling values.
Open source ↗Defense Innovation Unit
Defense Innovation Unit
Official information about DoD efforts to adopt commercial technology for national-security needs.
Open source ↗