Advanced Extremely High Frequency Satellite
Major Defense Acquisition Program (MDAP)
Program facts
- Program number
- 261
- Short name
- AEHF
- Acquisition pathway
- Major Capability Acquisition (MCA)
- Acquisition category
- ACAT IC
- Acquisition status
- Full operational capability or full deployment (FOC/FD)
- Lead component
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Air Force Space Command
Air Force, Department of Defense
- Contract awards
- 25
- Contract obligations
- $3,414,853,565 Since fiscal year 2004
- 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 | $128,416,263 |
| FY2025 | $40,487,699 |
| FY2024 | $18,003,155 |
| FY2023 | $13,742,767 |
| FY2022 | $30,680,273 |
| FY2021 | $63,044,278 |
| FY2020 | $185,877,326 |
| FY2019 | $199,152,993 |
| FY2018 | $134,496,690 |
| FY2017 | $534,122,878 |
Top contractors by obligations
| Rank | Contractor | Obligated | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lockheed Martin Corp | $2,007,479,960 | |
| 2 | Raytheon Company | $588,871,885 | |
| 3 | Raytheon Company | $374,761,577 | |
| 4 | Linquest Corporation | $363,005,000 | |
| 5 | Odyssey Systems Consulting Group, LTD. | $42,519,626 | |
| 6 | Rockwell Collins, Inc. | $12,648,829 | |
| 7 | Jackson And Tull Chartered Engineers | $8,991,795 | |
| 8 | Comtech Satellite Network Technologies, Inc. | $5,446,642 | |
| 9 | Leidos Inc. | $3,657,303 | |
| 10 | Raytheon Company | $3,155,982 |
10 of 18 contractors listed here. See the rest on GovTribe.
Contract awards
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About this program
The Advanced Extremely High Frequency Satellite (AEHF) is a Major Defense Acquisition Program that provides secure, jam-resistant global communications capabilities for U.S. military forces. Operating as an Acquisition Category IC program under the Major Capability Acquisition pathway, AEHF enables command and control of tactical and strategic military operations across land, sea, and air domains. The system represents a critical military satellite communications infrastructure designed to ensure survivable and protected communications for high-priority military assets.
The contract awards associated with AEHF range from small equipment purchases of under $100,000 to major production contracts exceeding $2 billion, with performance periods typically spanning 2-5 years. Primary contractors include Lockheed Martin Corporation, Raytheon Company, and Linquest Corporation, with significant subcontracting participation from companies such as L3 Technologies, Northrop Grumman Systems, and Booz Allen Hamilton. The U.S. Air Force Space and Missile Systems Center and Electronic Systems Center serve as the primary contracting authorities. Contract types vary from Firm Fixed Price to Cost Plus Fixed Fee, with several awards structured as Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity vehicles. While most contracts have no set-aside designation, some smaller support services are allocated through Total Small Business and 8(a) Sole Source set-asides. The work predominantly encompasses satellite production, systems engineering and integration support, logistics services, and specialized communications equipment procurement.
Quick answers
What is AEHF?
Advanced Extremely High Frequency Satellite (AEHF) is a Major Defense Acquisition Program (MDAP) led by the Air Force Space Command. It follows the Major Capability Acquisition (MCA) pathway and is ACAT IC. Its acquisition status is full operational capability or full deployment (FOC/FD).
How much has AEHF obligated on contracts?
25 contract awards are coded to AEHF, and their actions have obligated $3,414,853,565 since fiscal year 2004.
Who are the top contractors on AEHF?
The contractors obligated the most on AEHF contracts are Lockheed Martin Corp ($2,007,479,960), Raytheon Company ($966,789,444 across 3 registrations) and Linquest Corporation ($363,005,000).
How much did AEHF obligate in fiscal year 2025?
Contracts coded to AEHF obligated $40,487,699 in fiscal year 2025.
What is the latest contract award for AEHF?
The latest contract award coded to AEHF is FA229324FB004, awarded to Raytheon Company on October 30, 2024.
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