# Auburn University Gets $50M Pentagon Contract

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Published: 2026-05-18T06:56:09+00:00
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Auburn University secures a $50 million contract from the Pentagon for engineering research and development, bolstering its reputation in defense and space projects. The funding, part of a $2.2 billion Pentagon budget, supports the Combat Capabilities Development Command Aviation and Missile Command in Huntsville, Alabama. The five-year contract, set to conclude in 2031, aligns with Auburns Applied Research Institute opening in Huntsvilles research park, a hub for defense and innovation. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/ca9138cd5fbe754c

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