KBR Secures $77 Million U.S. Space Force Contract to Advance Digital Engineering and Assured Communications
Rhea-AI Summary
KBR (NYSE: KBR) secured a $77 million firm-fixed-price task order under the U.S. Space Force Decision Support for Headquarters Analysis contract to advance digital engineering and assured communications. The three-year award supports AFRL and Space Systems Command work in Colorado Springs and Wright-Patterson, delivering MBSE, cybersecurity, software, and systems engineering.
The contract builds on four years of prior AFRL/Space Force performance and aims to scale experimentation for mission-speed operations and transition solutions to U.S. government digital infrastructures.
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- $77 million firm-fixed-price task order awarded
- Three-year period of performance providing multi-year revenue visibility
- MBSE-driven systems engineering, cybersecurity, and software capabilities for defense customers
- Builds on four years of prior AFRL and Space Force performance
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- None.
News Market Reaction
On the day this news was published, KBR declined 1.27%, reflecting a mild negative market reaction.
Data tracked by StockTitan Argus on the day of publication.
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Peers on Argus
KBR gained 2.43% while peers like FLR (-1.7%), PRIM (-7.3%), IESC (-4.44%), ROAD (-3.23%) and DY (-7.78%) declined, indicating a stock-specific reaction to the contract award.
Historical Context
| Date | Event | Sentiment | Move | Catalyst |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 03 | Defense contract award | Positive | -2.1% | New <b>$149M</b> ADEDDIS contract for Air Force armament support. |
| Feb 02 | Earnings call notice | Neutral | -0.7% | Announcement of Q4 and FY 2025 earnings conference call timing. |
| Jan 26 | Defense recognition, awards | Positive | -0.6% | Top 40 contractor listing and <b>1.2B AUD</b> in Australian awards. |
| Jan 12 | LNG FEED contract | Positive | -0.2% | Award of FEED contract for Coastal Bend LNG export facility. |
| Jan 12 | LNG FEED, EPC roles | Positive | -0.2% | Selection for FEED and potential EPC on Texas Gulf Coast LNG project. |
Recent contract and recognition headlines often coincided with modest share price declines, suggesting a pattern of muted or contrary reactions to positive news.
Over the past month, KBR has reported several notable developments. On Jan 12, it secured FEED roles for the Coastal Bend LNG project in two related announcements, but the stock slipped 0.16%. On Jan 26, recognition in Australia and over 1.2 billion AUD of awards also saw a 0.64% decline. A $149 million Air Force contract on Feb 3 preceded a 2.09% drop. Against this backdrop, today’s positive move on a $77 million Space Force contract contrasts with recent divergence.
Market Pulse Summary
This announcement highlights a $77 million, three-year firm-fixed-price task order supporting Space Force and AFRL digital engineering priorities. It adds to a series of recent contract wins, including a $149 million Air Force award and LNG FEED mandates, reinforcing KBR’s positioning in defense and infrastructure. With shares trading below the 200-day MA at 47.08, observers may watch upcoming earnings, backlog trends, and additional awards to assess how these contracts translate into revenue growth and margin performance.
Key Terms
firm-fixed-price financial
model-based systems engineering (mbse) technical
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HOUSTON, Feb. 05, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- KBR (NYSE: KBR) announced today it has been awarded a firm-fixed-price task order totaling
Under the contract, the team will conduct end-to-end experimentation across multiple systems, scale the capability to handle the volume and speed required for real-world mission operations and collaborate with the Department of War (DoW) and U.S. government to transition solutions onto digital infrastructures. KBR will deliver systems engineering, cybersecurity expertise, software development and strategic communications to advance digital engineering for secure, scalable deployment across secure environments. KBR will implement Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE)-driven architecture and services, support AFRL and align with Air Force and DoW digital transformation initiatives.
“KBR’s unwavering commitment to strengthening our nation’s defense posture is reflected in this pivotal step to advance the Space Force’s ability to operate securely and decisively in contested domains,” said Mark Kavanaugh, KBR’s President, Defense, Intel and Space. “Through this contract, we’re driving innovation and shaping the future of defense capabilities for AFRL and the broader Department of War.”
This award builds on four years of proven performance supporting AFRL and Space Force missions. It also highlights KBR’s continued commitment to deliver digital innovative solutions and strengthen national defense capabilities.
About KBR
We deliver science, technology and engineering solutions to governments and companies around the world. KBR employs approximately 37,000 people worldwide with customers in more than 80 countries and operations in over 29 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
The statements in this press release that are not historical statements, including statements regarding KBR’s delivery of digital innovation solutions and support of AFRL and Space Force missions, are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the federal securities laws. These statements are subject to numerous risks, uncertainties and assumptions, many of which are beyond the company’s control, that could cause actual results to differ materially from the results expressed or implied by the statements. These risks, uncertainties and assumptions include, but are not limited to, those set forth in the company’s most recently filed Annual Report on Form 10-K, any subsequent Form 10-Qs and 8-Ks and other U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission filings, which discuss some of the important risks, uncertainties and assumptions that the company has identified that may affect its business, results of operations and financial condition. Due to such risks, uncertainties and assumptions, you are cautioned not to place undue reliance on such forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date hereof. Except as required by law, the company undertakes no obligation to revise or update publicly any forward-looking statements for any reason.
For further information, please contact:
Investors
Rachael Goldwait
Vice President, Investor Relations
713-753-5082
Investors@kbr.com
Media
Philip Ivy
Vice President, Global Communications and Marketing
713-753-3800
MediaRelations@kbr.com
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