Advanced Arresting Gear
Major Defense Acquisition Program (MDAP)
Program facts
- Program number
- 529
- Short name
- AAG
- Acquisition pathway
- Major Capability Acquisition (MCA)
- Acquisition category
- ACAT IC
- Acquisition status
- Active
- Lead component
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Department of the Navy
Department of Defense
- Contract awards
- 6
- Contract obligations
- $4,458,684 Since fiscal year 2017
- More information
Program details come from the Department of Defense's acquisition program list. Contract figures come from SAM.gov (formerly FPDS).
Contract obligations by fiscal year
| Fiscal year | Obligated |
|---|---|
| FY2026 | $524,857 |
| FY2022 | $85,247 |
| FY2021 | $1,912,444 |
| FY2019 | $1,871,246 |
| FY2018 | $49,994 |
| FY2017 | $14,896 |
Top contractors by obligations
| Rank | Contractor | Obligated | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | General Atomics | $2,377,301 | |
| 2 | Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation | $2,016,493 | |
| 3 | Advanced Detection Technology, LLC | $49,994 | |
| 4 | Kampi Components Co Inc. | $14,896 |
Contract awards
| Award | Awarded | Obligated |
|---|---|---|
| IDIQ completion order to procure the AAG flash capacitor analysis of alternatives (AOA). | $524,857 | |
| FFC technical assistance case part two | $914,762 | |
| AAG ecps | $937,682 | |
| ARC RCV redesign | $2,016,493 | |
| IGR:: metal detector | $49,994 | |
| Magazine, cartridge | $14,896 |
About this program
The Advanced Arresting Gear (AAG) is a Major Defense Acquisition Program (MDAP) managed under Acquisition Category IC through the Major Capability Acquisition pathway. This program focuses on developing and maintaining advanced aircraft recovery systems for Navy aircraft carriers, representing a significant upgrade from traditional hydraulic arresting gear systems used on Nimitz-class carriers. The AAG is designed to enhance aircraft carrier capabilities by accommodating a broader range of aircraft, including unmanned systems.
Recent federal contract awards under this program primarily involve General Atomics and Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation as prime contractors, with contract values ranging from approximately $900,000 to $2 million and performance periods typically spanning 12 to 24 months. The Department of the Navy Naval Air Systems Command is the primary funding agency, issuing firm-fixed-price delivery orders for technical assistance, Advanced Arresting Gear Catapult and Arresting Systems (AAG ECPS), and Advanced Recovery Control system redesign work. Notable places of performance include San Diego, California, and Sykesville, Maryland. No set-aside designations were utilized in the major contract awards, and no subcontractors were explicitly identified in the available contract data.
Quick answers
What is AAG?
Advanced Arresting Gear (AAG) is a Major Defense Acquisition Program (MDAP) led by the Department of the Navy. It follows the Major Capability Acquisition (MCA) pathway and is ACAT IC. Its acquisition status is active.
How much has AAG obligated on contracts?
6 contract awards are coded to AAG, and their actions have obligated $4,458,684 since fiscal year 2017.
Who are the top contractors on AAG?
The contractors obligated the most on AAG contracts are General Atomics ($2,377,301), Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation ($2,016,493) and Advanced Detection Technology, LLC ($49,994).
What is the latest contract award for AAG?
The latest contract award coded to AAG is N0001926F1025, awarded to General Atomics on January 5, 2026.
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