Parallax Advanced Research Selected as Contract Holder for Department of Defense SHIELD IDIQ Program
Beavercreek, Ohio — December 2025 — Parallax Advanced Research is pleased to announce it was awarded a contract/s for the Missile Defense Agency Scalable Homeland Innovative Enterprise Layered Defense (SHIELD) indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) contract with a ceiling of $151B. This contract encompasses a broad range of work areas that allows for the rapid delivery of innovative capabilities to the warfighter with increased speed and agility.
“Selection for the SHIELD IDIQ reflects Parallax’s longstanding commitment to mission-driven research and innovation in support of national defense,” said Dennis Andersh, CEO and President of Parallax Advanced Research. “This vehicle provides an important pathway to contribute our expertise alongside government and industry partners addressing some of the nation’s most critical missile defense challenges.”
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About Parallax Advanced Research & the Ohio Aerospace Institute
Parallax Advanced Research is a research institute that tackles global challenges through strategic partnerships with government, industry, and academia. It accelerates innovation, addresses critical global issues, and develops impactful solutions in support of national priorities. In 2023, Parallax and the Ohio Aerospace Institute (OAI) formed a collaborative affiliation to drive innovation and technological advancement across Ohio and the nation. OAI plays a pivotal role in advancing aerospace through collaboration, education, and workforce development. Learn more at parallaxresearch.org and oai.org.