Amentum Holdings, Inc. secured a $3.5 billion, 10‑year Cooperative Threat Reduction Integrating Contract (CTRIC) IV with the Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA). The award, announced on December 11, 2025, will see Amentum provide chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear (CBRN) threat‑reduction services to partner nations worldwide, positioning the company as a key player in global CBRN security.
The contract adds a substantial amount to Amentum’s already sizable backlog, which stood at $47.1 billion as of October 3, 2025. While the $3.5 billion award represents roughly 7.4% of the company’s projected 2025 revenue, it is a significant win in a market where long‑duration, high‑margin contracts are scarce. Amentum’s net margin of 0.5% in the last 12 months underscores the importance of securing high‑margin work to sustain profitability in a competitive environment.
Amentum’s Global Engineering Solutions segment is expected to capture the bulk of the CTRIC IV work, aligning with the company’s strategy to grow its engineering and technology services for U.S. and allied governments. The Digital Solutions segment, while not the primary beneficiary, will support the contract through advanced analytics and risk‑assessment tools, reinforcing Amentum’s cross‑segment integration capabilities.
CEO John Heller said the award “demonstrates Amentum’s ability to win large, multi‑year government contracts in a highly specialized market and signals confidence in our execution and engineering expertise.” Mark Whitney, president of the Energy & Environment business, added that the company will “deploy advanced technologies and risk assessment to build sustainable local programs and strengthen partner nations’ ability to prevent, detect, and respond to threats.”
Financially, the contract is expected to boost backlog and cash‑flow prospects, but the company’s modest profit margin highlights the need for disciplined cost management. Amentum’s FY2026 guidance remains unchanged, with revenue projected between $13.95 billion and $14.3 billion and adjusted EBITDA of $1.1 billion to $1.14 billion, reflecting confidence in maintaining profitability while investing in high‑return verticals.
The DTRA’s mission to deter strategic attacks and counter weapons of mass destruction gives the contract a strategic national‑security dimension. Competing against six other awardees, Amentum’s selection reflects its strong track record, including being the largest recipient in the previous CTRIC III contract. The win reinforces Amentum’s position as a trusted partner for U.S. and allied governments in a critical defense arena.
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