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Johns Hopkins APL Wins $390M Air Force IDIQ

September 23, 2026

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Key Takeaways

Johns Hopkins APL secures $390M Air Force IDIQ contract.
Contract covers research support in IT and combat systems.
Work will be performed through September 2031.
APL also supports other defense programs, including Sentinel ICBM.

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Strategic Implications

This contract award may indicate the Air Force's growing reliance on external research support for advanced technologies. The focus on IT and combat systems suggests a shift in defense priorities, which could benefit companies with expertise in these areas and may lead to further investments in related research and development.

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What Happened

Research Support Contract Covers IT And Combat Systems

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory has been awarded a potential five-year, $390 million indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract by the US Air Force to provide research support services. The contract covers research and development and engineering capabilities in areas such as space science and engineering, reentry test beds, IT, and combat systems. The laboratory will perform contract work in Laurel, Maryland, through September 2031. This award was reported by Executive Mosaic.

Source | Originally Published: September 23, 2026

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