Air-Launched Cruise Missile (ALCM) (AGM-86B)
Major Defense Acquisition Program (MDAP)
Program facts
- Program number
- 111
- Short name
- ALCM
- Acquisition pathway
- Major Capability Acquisition (MCA)
- Lead component
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Air Force
Department of Defense
- Contract awards
- 59
- Contract obligations
- $51,560,243 Since fiscal year 2006
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 | $31,224,295 |
| FY2025 | $505,138 |
| FY2017 | $90,825 |
| FY2016 | -$40,955 |
| FY2015 | -$22,533 |
| FY2014 | $8,577,391 |
| FY2013 | $3,998,926 |
| FY2012 | $1,029,547 |
| FY2011 | $794,401 |
| FY2010 | $479,474 |
Top contractors by obligations
| Rank | Contractor | Obligated | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Systems Planning And Analysis, Inc. | $31,214,296 | |
| 2 | The Boeing Company | $10,261,727 | |
| 3 | Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation | $2,419,514 | |
| 4 | RMS Regelungs- UND Messtechnik Dipl.-Ing. Schafer GMBH & CO. KG | $1,945,770 | |
| 5 | The Boeing Company | $1,576,547 | |
| 6 | Pacific Scientific Energetic Materials Company (California) LLC | $1,227,040 | |
| 7 | Honeywell International Inc. | $810,341 | |
| 8 | Clayton International, Inc. | $479,474 | |
| 9 | Porter Manufacturing, L.L.C. | $306,495 | |
| 10 | Alex-Alternative Experts, LLC | $250,054 |
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Contract awards
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About this program
The Air-Launched Cruise Missile (ALCM) (AGM-86B) is a Major Defense Acquisition Program (MDAP) following the Major Capability Acquisition (MCA) pathway. This program encompasses the development, maintenance, and sustainment of air-launched cruise missiles, which are sophisticated weapons systems requiring complex engineering support and ongoing technical maintenance. The program represents a significant long-term investment in strategic defense capabilities, with contracts spanning multiple years and covering various aspects of missile system support.
The contract awards associated with this program primarily focus on engineering studies, technical maintenance, and component manufacturing/remanufacturing. Key deliverables include linear actuators, warhead arming devices, wing ordnance cartridges, and inertial navigation elements, with individual contract values ranging from several thousand dollars to over $7 million. Contract durations typically span 6 months to 3 years. Many contracts are issued as Firm Fixed Price delivery orders, with some Cost Plus Award Fee arrangements for engineering studies. The U.S. Air Force, particularly through FA8103 (OC-ALC/LID), appears as the primary contracting authority. While many contracts have no set-aside designation, some are designated for Total Small Business or Woman-Owned Small Business. Litton Systems Inc. in Woodland Hills, California appears as a recurring contractor for navigation-related components. Notable contract activities include engineering studies for Flight Data Transmitter (FDT) sustainment, Electro-Mechanical Actuator enhancement, and Guided Missile Flight Controller (GMFC) improvements.
Quick answers
What is ALCM?
Air-Launched Cruise Missile (ALCM) (AGM-86B) is a Major Defense Acquisition Program (MDAP) led by the Air Force. It follows the Major Capability Acquisition (MCA) pathway.
How much has ALCM obligated on contracts?
59 contract awards are coded to ALCM, and their actions have obligated $51,560,243 since fiscal year 2006.
Who are the top contractors on ALCM?
The contractors obligated the most on ALCM contracts are Systems Planning And Analysis, Inc. ($31,214,296), The Boeing Company ($11,838,274 across 2 registrations) and Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation ($2,419,514).
How much did ALCM obligate in fiscal year 2025?
Contracts coded to ALCM obligated $505,138 in fiscal year 2025.
What is the latest contract award for ALCM?
The latest contract award coded to ALCM is FA480126P0017, awarded to Commemorative Air Force on April 16, 2026.
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