Top DoD satellite telecommunications contractors
In the 12 months ending Oct 5, 2026, the Department of Defense obligated $1.2B in net prime contract dollars under NAICS 517410, down 3.8% from $1.2B in the preceding 12 months. 71 prime contractors received positive obligations, and 8 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 517410
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 | Space Exploration Technologies Corp. | $480.5M | $296.4M | 41.0% | — |
| 2 | Global Enterprise Solutions, Inc. | $136.8M | $159.8M | 11.7% | — |
| 3 | Inmarsat Government, Inc. | $107.5M | $145.2M | 9.2% | — |
| 4 | Iridium Government Services LLC | $82.9M | $106.0M | 7.1% | — |
| 5 | l3harris Technologies Integrated Systems L.P. | $72.9M | $24.3M | 6.2% | ▲ 5 |
| 6 | The Boeing Company | $29.6M | $14.5M | 2.5% | ▲ 11 |
| 7 | Iridium Satellite LLC | $25.4M | $36.6M | 2.2% | ▲ 1 |
| 8 | l3harris Technologies, Inc. | $24.3M | $1.3M | 2.1% | ▲ 28 |
| 9 | Lite Coms LLC | $23.8M | $85.0M | 2.0% | ▼ 3 |
| 10 | SES Space & Defense, Inc. | $22.3M | $45.0M | 1.9% | ▼ 3 |
| 11 | Artel LLC | $18.3M | $35.6M | 1.6% | ▼ 2 |
| 12 | Cogitan LLC | $17.8M | $17.0M | 1.5% | ▼ 1 |
| 13 | Satcom Direct Government, LLC | $15.4M | $15.6M | 1.3% | ▲ 1 |
| 14 | Viasat Inc | $14.1M | $87.3M | 1.2% | ▼ 9 |
| 15 | Hawkeye 360, Inc. | $13.9M | $12.5M | 1.2% | ▲ 3 |
What changed in the last 12 months
Contractors with the largest change in reported obligations versus the preceding 12 months.
Largest gains
- Space Exploration Technologies Corp.$296.4M → $480.5M (+$184.1M) · now #1
- l3harris Technologies Integrated Systems L.P.$24.3M → $72.9M (+$48.6M) · now #5
- l3harris Technologies, Inc.$1.3M → $24.3M (+$23.0M) · now #8
Largest declines
- Viasat Inc$87.3M → $14.1M (−$73.3M) · now #14
- Lite Coms LLC$85.0M → $23.8M (−$61.2M) · now #9
- Inmarsat Government, Inc.$145.2M → $107.5M (−$37.7M) · now #3
New to this market
9 contractors received their first obligations in this market (since FY2022) during the latest 12 months. The largest:
| Contractor | First obligation | Latest 12 mo |
|---|---|---|
| Rohde & Schwarz USA, Inc. | Mar 3, 2026 | $172K |
| Guardian Mobility, Inc | Jun 11, 2026 | $124K |
| Allegheny Industries, Inc. | Mar 31, 2026 | $121K |
| Radeus Labs, Inc. | May 21, 2026 | $69K |
| Geosync Microwave Inc | May 20, 2026 | $61K |
| Middle East Internet Co. Ltd. - Cyberia | Sep 14, 2026 | $35K |
| Flightcom Corporation | May 21, 2026 | $34K |
| Infinite Technology Services, Corp | Mar 19, 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 Air Force | $862.4M | $423.5M | Up $438.9M (103.6%) |
| Defense Information Systems Agency | $196.8M | $411.2M | Down $214.3M (52.1%) |
| Department of the Navy | $51.3M | $265.1M | Down $213.8M (80.7%) |
| Department of the Army | $45.1M | $78.1M | Down $33.1M (42.3%) |
| Department of Defense Education Activity | $7.2M | $8.3M | Down $1.2M (14.2%) |
| Defense Media Activity | $6.4M | $11.2M | Down $4.8M (43.1%) |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| FA254126CB014 | l3harris Technologies Integrated Systems L.P. THE OPERATIONAL SUPPORT AIRLIFT/EXECUTIVE AIRLIFT (OSA/EA) COMBINED COMMERCIAL SATELLITE COMMUNICATIONS (COMSATCOM) SERVICES REQUIREMENT IS FOR GLOBAL COMMUNICATIONS CONNECTIVITY… | $57.1M | Oct 31, 2026 |
| HC101323F0029 | Artel LLC SPACE SEGMENT - 216 MHZ KU-BAND | $38.0M | Feb 1, 2027 |
| FA255021C0005 | Asrc Federal System Solutions LLC SERVICES TO SUPPORT THE OPERATION, MAINTENANCE AND LOGISTICS OF THE PETERSON-SCHRIEVER GARRISON INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS. | $66.5M | Mar 29, 2027 |
| FA254124CB001 | Iridium Satellite LLC THE ECS3 REQUIREMENT SUPPORTS THE DEVELOPMENT, FIELDING, ONGOING OPERATIONS, AND MAINTENANCE OF THE EMSS SERVICE CENTER AND DEFENSE GROUND STATION (DGS), ASSOCIATED ANCILLARY… | $41.3M | Mar 31, 2027 |
| FA254126FB008 | Space Exploration Technologies Corp. SBS005513- STARSHIELD SERVICE SUPPORT | $135.0M | May 15, 2027 |
| FA254126FB015 | Space Exploration Technologies Corp. PLEO WARRIOR PLAN SUPPORT: SECURE GLOBAL SATCOM VIA POOLED STARSHIELD SERVICE. ENHANCED FEATURES, SECURITY, AND CENTRAL MANAGEMENT FOR ALL MISSIONS. | $131.8M | Jun 7, 2027 |
| HC101322C0005 | Viasat Inc VGNET KU PLUS-8 SIMOPS | $37.2M | Jun 28, 2027 |
| H9241524F0076 | Global Enterprise Solutions, Inc. SATCOM 2024-018 J6 MAIN | $244.1M | Jun 30, 2027 |
| FA254126FB019 | Space Exploration Technologies Corp. COMMERCIAL SATELLITE COMMUNICATIONS SERVICE AND HARDWARE. | $134.5M | Oct 30, 2027 |
| FA254126FB066 | Space Exploration Technologies Corp. PROLIFERATED LOW EARTH ORBIT BEST EFFORT 05 PROGRAM | $39.1M | Oct 30, 2027 |
Common questions
Who are the top DoD contractors for NAICS 517410?
In the latest 12 months, Space Exploration Technologies Corp. ($480.5M), Global Enterprise Solutions, Inc. ($136.8M), Inmarsat Government, Inc. ($107.5M) received the most DoD obligations for satellite telecommunications.
How concentrated is this market?
The eight largest primes held 81.9% of positive obligations, and Space Exploration Technologies Corp. alone held 41.0%. 9 contractors won their first obligations in this market during the latest 12 months.
Are any large DoD NAICS 517410 contracts ending soon?
10 of the largest awards in this market reach their current end date in the next 18 months. The first is FA254126CB014 (l3harris Technologies Integrated Systems L.P., $57.1M obligated), ending Oct 31, 2026. An end date is a research lead, not a confirmed recompete: options and extensions often move it.
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$5.6MFigures 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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