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Amentum Secures $425 Million Contract to Support California’s Aerial Firefighting Operations
CHANTILLY, Va., April 07, 2026--Amentum (NYSE: AMTM) has been awarded a $425 million contract by the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) to deliver aerial firefighting support to the state. The initial three-year contract includes two option years.
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