Guided Missile Surface Attack MGM51C
Major Defense Acquisition Program (MDAP)
Program facts
- Program number
- 379
- Short name
- SHILLELAGH MISSILE
- Acquisition pathway
- Major Capability Acquisition (MCA)
- Acquisition status
- Full operational capability or full deployment (FOC/FD)
- Lead component
-
Department of the Army
Department of Defense
- Contract awards
- 9
- Contract obligations
- $1,244,872,425 Since fiscal year 2004
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 | $641,185,914 |
| FY2025 | $51,483,730 |
| FY2024 | $59,058,255 |
| FY2023 | $31,825,986 |
| FY2022 | $57,099,096 |
| FY2021 | $58,122,403 |
| FY2020 | $58,754,863 |
| FY2019 | $25,712,917 |
| FY2018 | $40,234,499 |
| FY2017 | $33,258,924 |
Top contractors by obligations
| Rank | Contractor | Obligated | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Flightsafety Defense Corporation | $1,177,423,600 | |
| 2 | Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation | $60,350,000 | |
| 3 | Advanced C4 Solutions Inc. | $4,882,148 | |
| 4 | Sytronics Inc. | $1,208,995 | |
| 5 | Badger Technical Services, LLC | $1,094,997 | |
| 6 | Transcore, LP | $8,540 | |
| 7 | Korry Electronics Co | $4,146 |
9 contractors in all; the others received nothing on balance or have no name on record.
Contract awards
| Award | Awarded | Obligated |
|---|---|---|
| KC-46 aircrew training system (ATS) | $1,124,688,046 | |
| KC-46 critical design review product support | $1,094,997 | |
| KC-X MTS tsra | $1,208,995 | |
| Advertising | $8,540 | |
| Jcse C41 technical support services FY09 | $4,882,148 | |
| KC-X tanker replacement | $60,350,000 | |
| Delivery Order SP044004D1402-3382 | $0 | |
| Purchase Order W912K304P2002 | $4,146 | |
| Definitive Contract F3365700C0004 | $14,937,000 |
About this program
The Guided Missile Surface Attack MGM51C, also known as the SHILLELAGH MISSILE, is a Major Defense Acquisition Program (MDAP) operating under the Major Capability Acquisition pathway. The program appears to have evolved beyond its original missile system focus to encompass broader defense capabilities, including aerial refueling and aircraft systems. This transformation is evidenced by the significant contracts related to the KC-46 aircraft program, suggesting a scope expansion or program evolution over time.
The program's contract awards range from small purchase orders of $8,539 to major system acquisitions exceeding $422 million, with contract durations typically spanning 1-5 years. The largest award was a $422.9 million firm-fixed-price contract to Flightsafety Defense Corporation for the KC-46 Aircrew Training System, running through 2026. Other significant contractors include Lockheed Martin Corporation, with a $14.9 million fixed-price contract for aircraft-related work. The Department of the Air Force, particularly through the Air Education and Training Command, appears as the primary contracting authority. While most contracts are awarded without set-aside designations, some smaller awards utilized 8(a) Sole Source and Total Small Business set-asides. Contract types vary from firm-fixed-price to cost-plus-incentive, with notable performance locations including Altus Air Force Base and Fort Worth, Texas.
Quick answers
What is SHILLELAGH MISSILE?
Guided Missile Surface Attack MGM51C (SHILLELAGH MISSILE) 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 SHILLELAGH MISSILE obligated on contracts?
9 contract awards are coded to SHILLELAGH MISSILE, and their actions have obligated $1,244,872,425 since fiscal year 2004.
Who are the top contractors on SHILLELAGH MISSILE?
The contractors obligated the most on SHILLELAGH MISSILE contracts are Flightsafety Defense Corporation ($1,177,423,600), Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation ($60,350,000) and Advanced C4 Solutions Inc. ($4,882,148).
How much did SHILLELAGH MISSILE obligate in fiscal year 2025?
Contracts coded to SHILLELAGH MISSILE obligated $51,483,730 in fiscal year 2025.
What is the latest contract award for SHILLELAGH MISSILE?
The latest contract award coded to SHILLELAGH MISSILE is FA862113C6247, awarded to Flightsafety Defense Corporation on May 1, 2013.
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