Six Small Businesses Awarded Defense Contracts Totaling $361 Million
Six small businesses from across the country have secured separate defense contracts totaling $361 million, according to Pentagon contract notices.
Cleveland Akron, OH, August 27, 2026 —
The United States Department of Defense has awarded defense contracts to six small businesses, with a combined value of $361 million. These contracts were announced through recent Pentagon contract notices.
Details regarding the specific names of the six small businesses were not immediately available in the public notices. Similarly, the exact locations of these businesses, beyond being situated “across the country,” were not specified. The nature of the defense work covered by these contracts also remains undisclosed in the provided information.
The aggregate value of $361 million represents the total sum awarded across these six separate agreements. These awards underscore the role that small businesses play in fulfilling defense industry needs and contributing to the national security sector.
The Pentagon regularly issues contract announcements detailing awards made to various entities, including small businesses, as part of its procurement process. Such announcements are intended to provide transparency regarding defense spending and contractor engagements.
Further information on the recipients and the specifics of the awarded defense contracts is expected to be released through official channels as per standard defense contracting procedures. The contractor names, specific contract descriptions, and precise award dates were not provided in the initial contract notices.
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