MAXISIQ Awarded $151B Missile Defense Agency SHIELD Contract

The technology company will provide a range of innovative capabilities to the warfighter.

Jan. 30, 2026 at 7:55am

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MAXISIQ, a technology company based in Austin, Texas, has been awarded a contract for the Missile Defense Agency's Scalable Homeland Innovative Enterprise Layered Defense (SHIELD) indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) program. The $151 billion contract will allow MAXISIQ to rapidly deliver a broad range of innovative capabilities to support the warfighter.

Why it matters

This contract represents a significant win for MAXISIQ, positioning the company as a key player in the critical area of missile defense. The SHIELD IDIQ program is a strategic initiative by the Missile Defense Agency to quickly field advanced technologies that strengthen national security.

The details

The SHIELD IDIQ contract encompasses a wide scope of work areas, enabling MAXISIQ to provide the Missile Defense Agency with cutting-edge solutions in areas such as global communications, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, and digital engineering. MAXISIQ's focus on mission success and delivering transformative technology solutions is expected to drive real impact and competitive advantage for the agency.

  • MAXISIQ was awarded the SHIELD IDIQ contract on January 30, 2026.

The players

MAXISIQ

A technology company that provides cutting-edge support to federal government clients and commercial companies in global communications, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, and digital engineering.

Missile Defense Agency

A United States Department of Defense agency responsible for developing, testing, and fielding an integrated, layered ballistic missile defense system to defend the United States, its deployed forces, allies, and friends from missile attacks of all ranges in all phases of flight.

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What they’re saying

“MAXISIQ is pleased to announce it was awarded a contract for the Missile Defense Agency Scalable Homeland Innovative Enterprise Layered Defense (SHIELD) indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) contract with a ceiling of $151B.”

— MAXISIQ (PRNewswire)

What’s next

The Missile Defense Agency will work closely with MAXISIQ to rapidly field the innovative capabilities enabled by the SHIELD IDIQ contract, strengthening the nation's missile defense capabilities.

The takeaway

This contract award solidifies MAXISIQ's position as a leading provider of cutting-edge technology solutions to the federal government, particularly in the critical area of missile defense. It demonstrates the company's ability to deliver transformative capabilities that drive real impact and competitive advantage for its clients.