# 5N Plus selected for US$7.3M award to produce gallium arsenide components for U.S. defence

5N Plus Inc. was selected by the U.S. Department of War to receive a US$7.3 million award to establish domestic production of gallium arsenide components at its St. George, Utah facility, with Lockheed Martin as initial customer.

- Type: Contract
- Announced: 2026-09-03
- Where: St. George, Utah, United States
- Value: $7.30M
- Status: announced
- Products: gallium arsenide components
- Sectors: [Semiconductors and Industrial Electronics](https://endata.com/sectors/semiconductors-electronics.md)

## Companies

- [5N Plus](https://endata.com/companies/19611.md)
- [Lockheed Martin](https://endata.com/companies/6612.md) (customer)

## Sources

- [5nplus.com](https://www.5nplus.com/en/news/5n-selected-to-establish-domestic-production-of-ga/), 2026-09-03: "Our selection by the U.S. government recognizes 5N+ as a trusted strategic partner to the U.S. defence industrial base, with the proven expertise and ability to support critical national security priorities."

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