Auburn University Gets $50M Pentagon Contract

Auburn University Gets $50M Pentagon Contract

Author: The Daily News Now! May 18, 2026 Duration: 1:34

Auburn University secures a $50 million contract from the Pentagon for engineering research and development, bolstering its reputation in defense and space projects. The funding, part of a $2.2 billion Pentagon budget, supports the Combat Capabilities Development Command Aviation and Missile Command in Huntsville, Alabama. The five-year contract, set to conclude in 2031, aligns with Auburns Applied Research Institute opening in Huntsvilles research park, a hub for defense and innovation.

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