Armed OH-58D
Major Defense Acquisition Program (MDAP)
Program facts
- Program number
- 174
- Short name
- KIOWA WARRIOR
- Acquisition pathway
- Major Capability Acquisition (MCA)
- Acquisition status
- Full operational capability or full deployment (FOC/FD)
- Lead component
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Department of the Army
Department of Defense
- Contract awards
- 2,604
- Contract obligations
- $2,403,807,372 Since fiscal year 2005
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 | $3,937,911 |
| FY2025 | $11,190,177 |
| FY2024 | $5,174,901 |
| FY2023 | -$11,533,099 |
| FY2022 | -$10,668,785 |
| FY2021 | -$4,802,705 |
| FY2020 | -$5,599,283 |
| FY2019 | -$14,307,173 |
| FY2018 | -$10,701,457 |
| FY2017 | -$39,720,585 |
Top contractors by obligations
| Rank | Contractor | Obligated | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bell Textron Inc. | $739,091,600 | |
| 2 | DRS Network & Imaging Systems LLC | $611,759,581 | |
| 3 | Rolls-Royce Corporation | $317,342,983 | |
| 4 | Honeywell International Inc. | $174,833,545 | |
| 5 | Rolls-Royce Defense Services Inc. | $72,336,430 | |
| 6 | L3 Technologies, Inc. | $64,695,506 | |
| 7 | Elbitamerica, Inc. | $40,220,449 | |
| 8 | Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation | $31,268,900 | |
| 9 | Sikorsky Support Services Inc. | $26,988,030 | |
| 10 | Rockwell Collins, Inc. | $22,404,812 |
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Contract awards
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Latest 50 of 2,604 listed here. See the rest on GovTribe.
About this program
The Armed OH-58D (KIOWA WARRIOR) is a Major Defense Acquisition Program managed by the U.S. Department of Defense under the Major Capability Acquisition pathway. The program supports the acquisition and maintenance of the OH-58D Kiowa Warrior, a military helicopter platform used by the U.S. Army. As a major defense program, it encompasses the full range of acquisition activities including procurement of parts, maintenance services, and technical upgrades for the aircraft system.
The contract awards associated with this program are primarily issued by the U.S. Army Aviation and Missile Command (AMCOM) and range in value from small purchases of a few thousand dollars to larger awards exceeding $29 million. Awards typically have performance periods between six months and three years. Major contractors include GE Aviation Systems LLC, Snap-On Industrial, and Professional Aircraft Accessories Inc., with frequent awards also going to specialized aerospace manufacturers like Airtronics LLC and Sherwood Aviation. The contracts predominantly cover aircraft components, maintenance platforms, specialized tools, and repair services for systems such as the Mast Mounted Sight (MMS), engine components, and avionics. While some contracts are set aside for small businesses, the majority have no set-aside designation. Primary places of performance include contractor facilities in Florida, Arizona, Wisconsin, and Michigan.
Quick answers
What is KIOWA WARRIOR?
Armed OH-58D (KIOWA WARRIOR) is a Major Defense Acquisition Program (MDAP) led by the Department of the Army. It follows the Major Capability Acquisition (MCA) pathway. Its acquisition status is full operational capability or full deployment (FOC/FD).
How much has KIOWA WARRIOR obligated on contracts?
2,604 contract awards are coded to KIOWA WARRIOR, and their actions have obligated $2,403,807,372 since fiscal year 2005.
Who are the top contractors on KIOWA WARRIOR?
The contractors obligated the most on KIOWA WARRIOR contracts are Bell Textron Inc. ($739,091,600), DRS Network & Imaging Systems LLC ($611,759,581) and Rolls-Royce Corporation ($317,342,983).
How much did KIOWA WARRIOR obligate in fiscal year 2025?
Contracts coded to KIOWA WARRIOR obligated $11,190,177 in fiscal year 2025.
What is the latest contract award for KIOWA WARRIOR?
The latest contract award coded to KIOWA WARRIOR is W58RGZ26F0290, awarded to Airtronics, LLC on May 27, 2026.
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