DARPA Expands Joint All-Domain Warfighting Software Program
The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency has awarded a $9.6 million contract modification to Systems & Technology Research LLC to advance the Joint All-Domain Warfighting Software JAWS program, according to a U.S. Department of Defense contract announcement.
The modification, identified as P00023, exercises the Phase 4 option under a cost-plus-fixed-fee contract and brings the total cumulative value of the JAWS program contract to $53.7 million.
Contract Scope and Funding
Systems & Technology Research LLC, based in Woburn, Massachusetts, will continue development work under contract HR001123C0095. Fiscal 2026 research and development funds totaling $9,645,267 are being obligated at the time of award, the Pentagon said.
The JAWS program focuses on advancing software technologies that support joint, all-domain military operations, aligning with the U.S. Department of Defense push for improved decision-making, data integration, and operational coordination across air, land, sea, space, and cyber domains.
Work Locations and Timeline
Contract work will be distributed across multiple U.S. locations, including Woburn, Massachusetts at 30 percent, Arlington, Virginia at 20 percent, Denver, Colorado at 10 percent, San Diego, California at 15 percent, Honolulu, Hawaii at 10 percent, and Portland, Oregon at 15 percent.
DARPA estimates the work will be completed by January 2027, extending the JAWS program development timeline as the agency continues to invest in next-generation military software capabilities.
Strategic Context
The Joint All-Domain Warfighting Software effort is part of DARPA’s broader portfolio aimed at accelerating advanced digital tools for future combat environments. These efforts support the Pentagon’s modernization priorities, particularly in areas related to artificial intelligence, decision support, and joint force integration.
DARPA, headquartered in Arlington, Virginia, is the contracting activity. The contract modification was awarded on Jan. 8, 2026.
