Joint Direct Attack Munition
Major Defense Acquisition Program (MDAP)
Program facts
- Program number
- 503
- Short name
- JDAM
- Acquisition pathway
- Major Capability Acquisition (MCA)
- Acquisition category
- ACAT IC
- Acquisition status
- Full operational capability or full deployment (FOC/FD)
- Lead component
-
Air Force
Department of Defense
- Contract awards
- 685
- Contract obligations
- $9,427,104,464 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 | -$8,650,893 |
| FY2025 | $117,410,475 |
| FY2024 | $308,616,198 |
| FY2023 | $581,126,250 |
| FY2022 | $283,583,798 |
| FY2021 | $439,266,683 |
| FY2020 | $40,491,741 |
| FY2019 | $971,018,271 |
| FY2018 | $1,271,501,869 |
| FY2017 | $856,743,334 |
Top contractors by obligations
| Rank | Contractor | Obligated | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Boeing Company | $9,108,966,633 | |
| 2 | Raytheon Company | $212,528,029 | |
| 3 | Alliant Techsystems Operations LLC | $83,612,902 | |
| 4 | Mcdonnell Douglas Corporation | $4,247,940 | |
| 5 | Zitec, Inc. | $4,176,721 | |
| 6 | Tetra TECH Emc, Inc. | $2,032,615 | |
| 7 | Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation | $1,572,664 | |
| 8 | General Dynamics Ordnance And Tactical Systems, Inc. | $1,549,377 | |
| 9 | Raytheon Company | $1,382,623 | |
| 10 | Hercules Def Elctronic Systems | $1,350,318 |
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Contract awards
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About this program
The Joint Direct Attack Munition (JDAM) is a Major Defense Acquisition Program managed by the Department of Defense under the Major Capability Acquisition pathway with an Acquisition Category of IC. The program provides precision guidance kits that convert unguided free-fall bombs into all-weather "smart" munitions, significantly enhancing their accuracy and effectiveness. JDAM represents a critical capability for U.S. military aviation platforms and has been extensively supplied to allied nations through Foreign Military Sales arrangements.
Contract awards for the JDAM program are primarily issued by the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center at Eglin Air Force Base and the Ogden Air Logistics Complex. The Boeing Company serves as the primary prime contractor, receiving both firm-fixed-price and cost-plus-fixed-fee delivery orders ranging from several thousand dollars for spare parts to over $880 million for large-scale production runs. Contract durations typically span 1-5 years, with work predominantly performed in St. Louis, Missouri. Regular subcontractors include BAE Systems, Honeywell, Lockheed Martin, and Collins Aerospace providing avionics and aerospace components. The program features minimal use of set-aside designations, reflecting its reliance on established defense industrial base manufacturers. Notable contract activities include production of tail kits, integration services for various aircraft platforms, technical support, and procurement of spare parts for both U.S. forces and international partners.
Quick answers
What is JDAM?
Joint Direct Attack Munition (JDAM) is a Major Defense Acquisition Program (MDAP) led by the Air Force. 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 JDAM obligated on contracts?
685 contract awards are coded to JDAM, and their actions have obligated $9,427,104,464 since fiscal year 2004.
Who are the top contractors on JDAM?
The contractors obligated the most on JDAM contracts are The Boeing Company ($9,108,966,633), Raytheon Company ($213,910,652 across 2 registrations) and Alliant Techsystems Operations LLC ($83,612,902).
How much did JDAM obligate in fiscal year 2025?
Contracts coded to JDAM obligated $117,410,475 in fiscal year 2025.
What is the latest contract award for JDAM?
The latest contract award coded to JDAM is FA868126FB002, awarded to The Boeing Company on January 22, 2026.
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