Top DoD explosives manufacturing contractors
In the 12 months ending Oct 5, 2026, the Department of Defense obligated $592.3M in net prime contract dollars under NAICS 325920, down 64.0% from $1.6B in the preceding 12 months. 59 prime contractors received positive obligations, and 11 of them accounted for 80% of that spend.
Prime contracts funded by the Department of Defense. Latest 12 months: Oct 6, 2025 to Oct 5, 2026. Source: USAspending.gov.
DoD publishes contract data to USAspending with a 90-day delay, so the most recent months understate DoD activity.
Obligations by fiscal year
Net prime contract obligations by federal fiscal year (October to September).
Top DoD contractors for NAICS 325920
Ranked by positive obligations in the latest 12 months. Share is of all positive obligations in this market.
| # | Contractor | Latest 12 mo | Prior 12 mo | Share | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Canadian Commercial Corporation | $173.2M | $585.3M | 29.2% | — |
| 2 | Repkon USA - Defense, LLC | $77.9M | $326.3M | 13.1% | — |
| 3 | Pacific Scientific Energetic Materials Company (California LLC) | $75.4M | $68.8M | 12.7% | ▲ 1 |
| 4 | Armtec Countermeasures Co | $34.4M | $15.6M | 5.8% | ▲ 8 |
| 5 | Nammo Perry Inc. | $23.6M | $35.6M | 4.0% | ▲ 2 |
| 6 | Science Applications International Corporation | $22.9M | $0 | 3.9% | New |
| 7 | Martin-Baker Aircraft Company Limited | $18.2M | $68.0M | 3.1% | ▼ 2 |
| 8 | Rockwell Collins, Inc. | $16.8M | $21.0M | 2.8% | ▲ 3 |
| 9 | BAE Systems Ordnance Systems Inc. | $15.8M | $262.1M | 2.7% | ▼ 6 |
| 10 | Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation | $15.3M | $40.0M | 2.6% | ▼ 4 |
| 11 | General Dynamics OTS (Aerospace), Inc. | $12.6M | $0 | 2.1% | New |
| 12 | Kilgore Flares Company LLC | $10.6M | $1.0M | 1.8% | ▲ 26 |
| 13 | Eaglepicher Technologies LLC | $10.4M | $2.4M | 1.8% | ▲ 18 |
| 14 | CCI Capco, LLC | $9.0M | $3.7M | 1.5% | ▲ 14 |
| 15 | Nammo Defense Systems Inc. | $8.7M | $11.5M | 1.5% | ▼ 2 |
What changed in the last 12 months
Contractors with the largest change in reported obligations versus the preceding 12 months.
Largest gains
- Science Applications International Corporation$0 → $22.9M (+$22.9M) · now #6
- Armtec Countermeasures Co$15.6M → $34.4M (+$18.8M) · now #4
- General Dynamics OTS (Aerospace), Inc.$0 → $12.6M (+$12.6M) · now #11
Largest declines
- Canadian Commercial Corporation$585.3M → $173.2M (−$412.1M) · now #1
- Repkon USA - Defense, LLC$326.3M → $77.9M (−$248.3M) · now #2
- BAE Systems Ordnance Systems Inc.$262.1M → $15.8M (−$246.3M) · now #9
New to this market
7 contractors received their first obligations in this market (since FY2022) during the latest 12 months. The largest:
| Contractor | First obligation | Latest 12 mo |
|---|---|---|
| Science Applications International Corporation | Oct 24, 2025 | $22.9M |
| Blasters Tool & Supply Co., Inc. | Mar 23, 2026 | $533K |
| Bayer Cropscience LLC | Jun 22, 2026 | $403K |
| American Rheinmetall Munition Inc | Mar 18, 2026 | $348K |
| Indesign LLC | Jun 2, 2026 | $220K |
| Corvid Technologies, LLC | Jun 3, 2026 | $203K |
| Pacific IC Source | Apr 2, 2026 | $33K |
Where the money comes from
Funding sub-agencies within the Department of Defense, latest 12 months. The funding organization can differ from the office that runs the requirement.
| Funding sub-agency | Latest 12 mo | Prior 12 mo | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Department of the Army | $315.1M | $1.3B | Down $1.0B (76.1%) |
| Department of the Navy | $148.0M | $184.4M | Down $36.5M (19.8%) |
| Department of the Air Force | $129.1M | $120.9M | Up $8.2M (6.8%) |
| U.S. Special Operations Command | $133K | $0 | New |
Potential recompetes
Large awards in this market whose current period of performance ends in the next 18 months. Treat these as research leads: options, extensions, and follow-on vehicles often change the timing.
| Award | Incumbent | Obligated | Current end |
|---|---|---|---|
| W519TC24F0162 | BAE Systems Ordnance Systems Inc. THIS DELIVERY ORDER IS FOR THE U.S. GOVERNMENT EXPLOSIVE PRODUCTION REQUIREMENTS TO BE EXECUTED DURING ORDERING PERIOD 01. | $164.7M | Dec 31, 2026 |
| W15QKN24C0041 | Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation THIS REQUIREMENT IS FOR THE PROCUREMENT OF M88S, M89S AND VLSAS, FOR THE AWARD OF AN UNDEFINITIZED CONTRACT ACTION. | $66.3M | Dec 31, 2026 |
| W52P1J22C0031 | Pyrotechnique by Grucci Inc M115A2 GROUND BURST SIMULATOR NSN: 1370-01-557-8527 DODIC L594 M116A1 HAND GRENADE SIMULATOR NSN: 1370-01-614-5083 DODIC L601 | $43.5M | Feb 28, 2027 |
| W519TC23F0530 | Paramount Enterprises International, Inc. TRINITROTOLUENE FLAKE | $60.0M | Apr 30, 2027 |
| W15QKN23F0460 | Canadian Commercial Corporation DELIVERY ORDER FOR M31A2 PROPELLANT FOR THE 155MM MODULAR ARTILLERY CHARGES SYSTEM (MACS) M232A2 PROPELLING CHARGE FOR DOD STOCKPILE REPLENISHMENT IN SUPPORT OF UKRAINE. | $96.6M | Jul 30, 2027 |
| W15QKN24F0233 | Canadian Commercial Corporation DELIVERY ORDER FOR M31A2 PROPELLANT FOR THE 155MM MODULAR ARTILLERY CHARGES SYSTEM (MACS) M232A2 PROPELLING CHARGE FOR DOD STOCKPILE REPLENISHMENT IN SUPPORT OF UKRAINE. | $42.7M | Oct 29, 2027 |
| W519TC25F0151 | BAE Systems Ordnance Systems Inc. THIS DELIVERY ORDER IS FOR THE U.S. GOVERNMENT EXPLOSIVE PRODUCTION REQUIREMENTS TO BE EXECUTED DURING ORDERING PERIOD 02. | $225.8M | Oct 31, 2027 |
| N0002420C6407 | BAE Systems Surface Ships Limited DESTRUCTOR, EXPLOSIVE MK64 MOD 0 | $58.6M | Jan 24, 2028 |
| W15QKN23F0644 | Canadian Commercial Corporation UKRAINE: INCREASE PRODUCTION CAPACITY OF M31-TYPE TRIPLE BASE PROPELLANT. | $628.5M | Mar 31, 2028 |
| W15QKN24F0388 | Canadian Commercial Corporation DELIVERY ORDER FOR THE MANUFACTURE AND DELIVERY OF M31A2 PROPELLANT FOR THE 155MM MODULAR ARTILLERY CHARGES SYSTEM (MACS) M23A2 PROPELLING CHARGE. | $48.3M | Mar 31, 2028 |
Common questions
Who are the top DoD contractors for NAICS 325920?
In the latest 12 months, Canadian Commercial Corporation ($173.2M), Repkon USA - Defense, LLC ($77.9M), Pacific Scientific Energetic Materials Company (California LLC) ($75.4M) received the most DoD obligations for explosives manufacturing.
How concentrated is this market?
The eight largest primes held 74.5% of positive obligations, and Canadian Commercial Corporation alone held 29.2%. 7 contractors won their first obligations in this market during the latest 12 months.
Are any large DoD NAICS 325920 contracts ending soon?
10 of the largest awards in this market reach their current end date in the next 18 months. The first is W519TC24F0162 (BAE Systems Ordnance Systems Inc., $164.7M obligated), ending Dec 31, 2026. An end date is a research lead, not a confirmed recompete: options and extensions often move it.
Related markets
Figures are net obligations on prime contracts (award types A–D) from USAspending.gov, grouped by funding agency and the NAICS code on each award. Net obligations include deobligations and corrections, so they can differ from positive-obligation totals. See methodology.
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