Raytheon (UEI JLWLJXQ3M995) Government Contracts
Raytheon Company · UEI JLWLJXQ3M995 · One of 11 Raytheon registrations: see the combined company
Raytheon government contracts totaled $635M across 7 awards from FY2024 to FY2026. Obligations were down 52.8% in FY2026 vs FY2025, while the Department of Defense was the largest buyer, accounting for $634M (100% of the total) in Raytheon’s contract awards over the period.
Key figures
In FY2026, contract obligations were $140,782,261 across 4 awards with activity that year, a change of -52.8% from $298,500,420 in FY2025. From FY2024 to FY2026, obligations totaled $635,283,554 across 7 awards.
- Obligated in FY2026
- $141M
- Awards in FY2026
- 4
- Change vs FY2025
- -52.8%
- Total, FY2024 to FY2026
- $635M
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.
Raytheon federal contracts by year
Raytheon federal contract obligations per fiscal year (October to September). The table below lists the same numbers.
| Fiscal year | Obligated | Awards | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $140,782,261 | 4 | -52.8% |
| FY2025 | $298,500,420 | 5 | +52.3% |
| FY2024 | $196,000,874 | 4 | n/a |
About Raytheon's federal contracts
Raytheon's federal contract obligations fell 28% from FY2024 ($196M) to FY2026 ($141M), peaking in FY2025. FY2026 closed recently, and Defense Department contracts are reported up to 90 days late, so its total may still rise.
Nearly all of Raytheon's government contracts come from one customer, the Department of Defense (100%).
Its main line of government work is research and development in the physical, engineering, and life sciences (except biotechnology) (NAICS 541712), 80% of its federal contract dollars.
The states with the most Raytheon contract work are Colorado; Colorado alone accounts for 100%.
Which agencies award Raytheon contracts
Federal agencies ranked by contract dollars obligated to Raytheon Company. Raytheon DoD contracts account for 100% of its federal contract dollars.
| # | Agency | Obligated | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Department of Defense | $634,418,807 | 99.9% |
| 2 | Department of Commerce | $615,702 | <0.1% |
| 3 | Department of the Interior | $249,045 | <0.1% |
Raytheon contracts by industry (NAICS)
The industry codes on Raytheon's contracts with the government, ranked by dollars.
| # | Industry | Obligated | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Biotechnology)NAICS 541712 | $507,117,827 | 79.8% |
| 2 | Space Research and TechnologyNAICS 927110 | $127,250,980 | 20.0% |
| 3 | Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)NAICS 541715 | $961,240 | 0.2% |
| 4 | Engineering ServicesNAICS 541330 | $249,045 | <0.1% |
| 5 | Computer Systems Design ServicesNAICS 541512 | $100,000 | <0.1% |
Where Raytheon contract work is performed
States ranked by contract dollars, using the place of performance on each award.
| # | State | Obligated | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Colorado | $635,283,554 | 100.0% |
Companies similar to Raytheon
Other federal contractors whose largest industry is also Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Biotechnology) (NAICS 541712), ranked by total contract dollars.
| # | Contractor | Obligated |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Massachusetts Institute of Technology | $4,299,323,853 |
| 2 | Torch Technologies Inc | $1,919,571,237 |
| 3 | Odyssey Systems Consulting Group, LTD. | $1,310,055,532 |
| 4 | Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. | $1,204,972,276 |
| 5 | Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation | $1,104,292,593 |
Recent Raytheon contract awards
The latest Raytheon contract awards, newest first. Each award ID links to its record on USAspending.gov.
| Start date | Agency and description | Amount | Record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 7, 2026 | Department of CommerceSPECIAL STUDY TASK ORDER | $100,000 | 1332KP26F0053 |
| Sep 18, 2025 | Department of CommerceBAA TIER 1 WEATHER RADAR TECHNOLOGY EXPLORATION FOR THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE OR-25-01722 APPROVAL RECEIVED JUNE 12, 2025 | $911,240 | 1305M225C0045 |
| Mar 31, 2025 | Department of DefenseTHE CONTRACTOR SHALL COMPLETE A SOFTWARE PORTING ASSESSMENT STUDY FOR THE RAMS MISSION APPLICATION SOFTWARE FROM COUNTER COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEM (CCS) 10.2 INTO MEADOWLANDS, IN ACCORDANCE WITH ATTACHMEN | $50,000 | FA881925FB020 |
| Feb 8, 2024 | Department of the InteriorU.S. GEOLOGICAL SURVEY (USGS) EARTH RESOURCES OBSERVATION AND SCIENCE (EROS) CENTER LANDSAT NEXT (LNEXT) MISSION OPERATIONS CENTER (MOC) VENDOR (INDUSTRY) STUDIES. | $249,045 | 140G0124P0092 |
| Apr 29, 2021 | Department of DefenseNEXT GENERATION OPERATIONAL CONTROL SYSTEM BLOCK 3 FOLLOW-ON. | $268,034,108 | FA880721C0002 |
| Aug 30, 2018 | Department of CommerceIGF::OT::IGF ENGINEERING SERVICES AND DEVELOPMENT LEADING TO THE DELIVERY OF THE JPSS COMMON GROUND SYSTEM INSTRUMENT AND SUPPORT. THIS CONTRACT ACTION ABSORBS NASA'S CONTRACT ACTION NNG10XA03C. | $606,736,584 | 1332KP18CNEEJ0005 |
| Feb 25, 2010 | Department of DefenseGPS ADVANCED CONTROL SEGMENT (OCX) PHASE B BLOCKS 1 AND 2 | $4,508,053,635 | FA880710C0001 |
Subcontracting opportunities with Raytheon
Large prime contractors such as Raytheon buy goods and services from smaller firms for parts of their government contracts. If you work in the same industries or states, Raytheon is a possible teaming partner: read its recent contract awards above, then contact its small business or supplier diversity office with your capability statement.
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does Raytheon make from government contracts?
- Raytheon Company received $635M in federal contract obligations from FY2024 to FY2026, across 7 contract awards. In FY2026 alone it received $141M. Figures are federal contract obligations reported on USAspending.gov.
- Which agency spends the most with Raytheon?
- The Department of Defense obligated $634M to Raytheon from FY2024 to FY2026, 100% of its federal contract dollars.
- What does Raytheon do for the government?
- By contract dollars, Raytheon's largest federal contract industries are research and development in the physical, engineering, and life sciences (except biotechnology) (NAICS 541712), space research and technology (NAICS 927110) and research and development in the physical, engineering, and life sciences (except nanotechnology and biotechnology) (NAICS 541715).
- Where does Raytheon perform its government contracts?
- By place of performance, the most Raytheon contract dollars went to work in Colorado ($635M).
- Are Raytheon's government contracts growing?
- Raytheon's federal contract obligations fell 28% from FY2024 ($196M) to FY2026 ($141M), peaking in FY2025. 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 Raytheon?
- Look at the agencies and industries Raytheon 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.