KBR’s Mission Technology Solutions Selected for Multiple-Award Advisory Contract for National Air and Space Intelligence Center
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KBR (NYSE: KBR) reported that its Mission Technology Solutions business has been selected for a new multiple-award, Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) ASTRA contract with the National Air and Space Intelligence Center (NASIC). The contract has an $866 million ceiling value across all awardees, spans five years, and supports multiple task-order contract types.
Under ASTRA, KBR will provide advisory and assistance services to support research, development and sustainment of intelligence systems for the U.S. Air Force, Department of War and the intelligence community. Work will occur primarily at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base in Ohio and nearby KBR facilities, extending KBR’s decade-long relationship with NASIC in air, space and cyber intelligence.
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- Selected on $866 million IDIQ contract across all awardees over five years
- Expands NASIC relationship built over more than a decade of prior support
- Strengthens national security advisory role across air, space and cyber intelligence domains
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| Jul 09 | Sustainability report | Positive | -1.2% | Released 2025 sustainability report highlighting ESG metrics and third-party ratings and recognition. |
| Jul 06 | Earnings call notice | Neutral | +2.8% | Scheduled second quarter 2026 earnings conference call and webcast details for investors. |
| Jun 29 | SAF plant contract | Positive | +1.0% | PureSAF technology chosen for licensing and FEED on Asia’s first ethanol-to-jet SAF plant. |
| Jun 25 | Spin-off leadership | Positive | -2.8% | Named CEO and CFO for planned Mission Technology Solutions spin-off with sizable revenues. |
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HOUSTON, July 14, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- KBR (NYSE: KBR) announced its Mission Technology Solutions business has been selected for a new multiple-award, Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract by the National Air and Space Intelligence Center (NASIC) to advance critical intelligence missions.
The Advisory Support and Technical Requirement Administration (ASTRA) contract has an
This contract aligns with KBR’s focus on Speed to Mission ImpactSM, accelerating decision-making within complex programs. The company structures its teams to help customers move requirements efficiently from concept to operational use, serving as a strategic advisor for national security missions.
“KBR brings a proven ability to deliver timely, mission-focused support while adapting quickly to evolving threats,” said Jay Lennon, President of Mission Technology Solutions Defense and Intel division. “This selection reflects our enduring track record with NASIC and our expertise in pairing technical development with responsive advisory and systems engineering capabilities.”
For more than a decade, KBR has supported NASIC in its mission to identify and assess threats to support multi-domain operations. The ASTRA contract continues this longstanding relationship and underscores KBR’s role as a trusted partner supporting enduring air and space intelligence requirements.
About KBR
We deliver science, technology and engineering solutions to governments and companies around the world. KBR employs approximately 36,000 people worldwide with customers in more than 85 countries and operations in over 28 countries. KBR is proud to work with its customers across the globe to provide technology, value-added services, and long-term operations and maintenance services to ensure consistent delivery with predictable results. At KBR, We Deliver.
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Forward Looking Statements
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