The Demand Signal: Space

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DPA Title III, U/HTC for Hypersonic, Strategic Missile, and Space Launch Systems

Department of Defense · DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE · Award Notice · FA86502225503

posted 3 December 2025 · awarded 6 June 2022

$15,934,522

Summary

The Department of the Air Force awarded a contract to General Electric Company for ultra‑high and high temperature composite materials (U/HTC) to be used in hypersonic, strategic missile, and space launch systems. The procurement focuses on advanced material technology critical to high‑performance aerospace applications.

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