Supplier · United States
Applied Research Associates
HQ United States
Engineering and research firm (ARA) developing the Air Force's Next Generation Penetrator bunker-buster prototype.
Government awards & programs1 award
Awards received1
| Announced | Award | Agency | Type | Program | Obligated | Ceiling | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | Next Generation Penetrator (MOP replacement) prototypepress:applied-research-associates:2025-09:ngp-prototype | U.S. Air Force | Contract | — | Undisclosed | — | Reported |
- Undisclosed
Obligated is what has been committed so far; ceiling is the most the award can reach. Joint values cover all recipients and are excluded from this company’s money totals.
Sources1
- 1
DefenseScoop · Sep 8, 2025 · Supports Government award, Organization
“The Air Force has awarded Applied Research Associates a contract to build a prototype of the planned replacement for the GBU-57/B Massive Ordnance Penetrator (MOP) bomb, the company announced Friday.”
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