COLORADO SPRINGS — Defense contractor Amentum Technology Inc. has been awarded a competitive multi-year contract valued at $572.3 million by the U.S. government to provide critical support for the North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) Cheyenne Mountain Complex. Announced as a vital upgrade to North America’s aerospace defense architecture, the agreement focuses on the comprehensive operation, maintenance, and sustainment of the Integrated Tactical Warning/Attack Assessment (ITW/AA) systems, legacy space command and control networks, and associated technological tools.
Operated primarily out of Peterson Space Force Base in Colorado and scheduled for completion by September 2033, the program addresses the growing imperative to secure aerospace defense infrastructure against modern, multi-domain threats. As global military networks increasingly rely on real-time data integration and resilient command structures, this contract ensures uninterrupted tactical warning capabilities and seamless coordination across critical aerospace and space defense operations.
Industry experts emphasize that sustaining legacy systems while integrating advanced defense management tools is paramount for strategic readiness. The partnership highlights the U.S. government’s continued commitment to strengthening domestic and allied aerospace tracking capabilities amidst an evolving security environment. Through this long-term framework, Amentum will play a pivotal role in maintaining the operational readiness and technological superiority of North America’s premier defense command complex.
Global Defense Contract Overview: Amentum NORAD Cheyenne Mountain Complex Support
| Project / Program | NORAD Cheyenne Mountain Complex – ITW/AA and Space Support Contract Three |
| Primary Contractor | Amentum Technology Inc. (Tullahoma, Tennessee) |
| Contract Value | $572,358,987 (~$572.3 Million) |
| Completion Date | September 27, 2033 |
| Work Location | Peterson Space Force Base, Colorado |
| Strategic Objective | Operation, maintenance, and sustainment of tactical warning, attack assessment, and space command-and-control systems |
