America’s top Weapons Manufacturers for the United States Armed Forces

CEOWORLD magazine conducted a comprehensive review of the latest Military Weapon Systems Handbook, published by the U.S. Army, to identify the top companies responsible for producing the most advanced weapons systems for the United States Armed Forces. The ranking of these companies was based on the number of weapons systems they were contracted to produce, whether they were still in development or currently in use by the military. It’s worth noting that all the contractors listed have a minimum of four systems currently under contract with the United States Armed Forces. The report provides valuable insights into the companies that are driving innovation and development in the military weapons industry.

Raytheon, Lockheed Martin, and General Dynamics are three of the top U.S. Army weapons systems suppliers. They have a significant number of active military contracts for major weapons systems, giving them a commanding share of these contracts. It’s worth noting that the production of these critical weapons systems often involves multiple companies. One of these companies is Collins Aerospace, which is based in North Carolina and is a highly skilled but lesser-known contractor. Collins Aerospace plays a key role in the development of the Tactical Unmanned Aircraft System, a cutting-edge reconnaissance drone that is revolutionizing military operations.

1. General Dynamics
   >Number of systems under contract for US Army: 31
   >Notable weapons systems in development: Air and Missile Defense Planning and Control System, Abrams Main Battle Tank, Mortar Weapons Systems, Stryker Brigade Combat Team
   >Headquarters: Reston, VA
2. L3Harris Technologies
   >Number of systems under contract for US Army: 26
   >Notable weapons systems in development: Phoenix E-Model Ground Satellite Terminal, Apache Attack Helicopter, Transportable Tactical Command Communications
   >Headquarters: New York City, NY
3. Lockheed Martin
   >Number of systems under contract for US Army: 24
   >Notable weapons systems in development: Hellfire Family of Missiles, High Mobility Artillery Rocket System, Patriot Advanced Capability, Counterfire Radar, Stinger Block I with Proximity Fuze
   >Headquarters: Bethesda, MD
4. Raytheon
   >Number of systems under contract for US Army: 17
   >Notable weapons systems in development: Improved Target Acquisition System, Patriot Advanced Capability, Land-based Phalanx Weapon System, Indirect Fire Protection Capability
   >Headquarters: Arlington, VA
5. Northrop Grumman Corporation
   >Number of systems under contract for US Army: 16
   >Notable weapons systems in development: Army Integrated Air and Missile Defense, Forward Area Air Defense Command and Control, Rocket Artillery Mortar Warn
   >Headquarters: West Falls Church, VA
6. BAE Systems
   >Number of systems under contract for US Army: 14
   >Notable weapons systems in development: Aircraft Survivability Equipment, Bradley Fighting Vehicle, Hydra Rocket Systems, Unified Command Suite
   >Headquarters: Farnborough, United Kingdom
7. Leonardo DRS
   >Number of systems under contract for US Army: 12
   >Notable weapons systems in development: Lightweight Towed Howitzer, Sustainment Tactical Network, Military Bridging Systems
   >Headquarters: Arlington, VA
8. Boeing
   >Number of systems under contract for US Army: 8
   >Notable weapons systems in development: Apache Attack Helicopter, Avenger Air Defense System, Chinook, Maneuver Short-Range Air Defense
   >Headquarters: Arlington, VA
9. Sierra Nevada Corporation
   >Number of systems under contract for US Army: 7
   >Notable weapons systems in development: Enhanced Medium Altitude Reconnaissance and Surveillance System, Integrated Tactical Network, Guardrail Common Sensor
   >Headquarters: Sparks, NV
10. Textron
    >Number of systems under contract for US Army: 6 (tied)
    >Notable weapons systems in development: Endurance Unmanned Aircraft Systems, Next Generation Squad Weapons, Future Tactical Unmanned Aircraft System
    >Headquarters: Providence, RI
11. Oshkosh
    >Number of systems under contract for US Army: 6 (tied)
    >Notable weapons systems in development: Joint Light Tactical Vehicles, Enhanced Heavy Equipment Transporter System, Family of Medium Tactical Vehicles
    >Headquarters: Oshkosh, WI
12. CACI
    >Number of systems under contract for US Army: 5 (tied)
    >Notable weapons systems in development: Distributed Common Ground System, Medical Communications for Combat Casualty Care, Nuclear Biological Chemical Reconnaissance Vehicle
    >Headquarters: Arlington, VA
13. Honeywell
    >Number of systems under contract for US Army: 5 (tied)
    >Notable weapons systems in development: Abrams Main Battle Tank, Chinook, Endurance Unmanned Aircraft Systems, Lightweight Towed Howitzer
    >Headquarters: Charlotte, NC
14. Collins Aerospace
    >Number of systems under contract for US Army: 4 (tied)
    >Notable weapons systems in development: Aviation Combined Arms Tactical Trainer, Tactical Unmanned Aircraft Systems
    >Headquarters: Charlotte, NC
15. FLIR
    >Number of systems under contract for US Army: 4 (tied)
    >Notable weapons systems in development: Common Robotic System, Next Generation Chemical Detector, Soldier Borne Sensor
    >Headquarters: Wilsonville, OR
16. Leidos
    >Number of systems under contract for US Army: 4 (tied)
    >Notable weapons systems in development: Advanced Field Artillery Tactical Data System, Airborne Reconnaissance Low, Distributed Common Ground System
    >Headquarters: Reston, VA
17. Pacific Star Communications
    >Number of systems under contract for US Army: 4 (tied)
    >Notable weapons systems in development: Tactical Network Transport, Signal Modernization, Unified Network Operations
    >Headquarters: Portland, OR
18. Pine Bluff Arsenal
    >Number of systems under contract for US Army: 4 (tied)
    >Notable weapons systems development: Chemical Biological Protective Shelter, Mortar Weapons Systems, Warfighter Health Performance and Evacuation
    >Headquarters: Whitehall, AR

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