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Pentagon Spends $1.4B on Military Contracts, Infrastructure
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- May 22, 2026
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- 120
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Summary
The Pentagon recently announced over $1.4 billion in new contracts, covering various defense and infrastructure projects. Honeywell secured nearly $250 million for CH-47 Chinook helicopter engine maintenance, while Pratt & Whitney (RTX) received over $30 million for F-35 fighter jet spare engines. Ingalls Shipbuilding was awarded $12 million to upgrade seven Arleigh Burke-class destroyers. R&D Maintenance Services won a $95 million contract to manage recreational facilities and waterway projects in Alabama and Mississippi. Northrop Grumman Systems received nearly $50 million for the Joint Threat Emitter program, designed to simulate battlefield conditions for soldier training. These contracts underscore the ongoing investment in military capabilities and critical national projects. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/69d5899b04362b5d