National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), a U.S. government agency, supports defense, aerospace, and security through environmental data, weather forecasting, and satellite observations critical for military operations, including naval navigation, Air Force planning, and Arctic readiness via partnerships like the Memorandum of Agreement with the Ted Stevens Center for Arctic Security Studies. NOAA provides essential contributions such as space weather monitoring, antenna access for Space Force satellite control, and 90% of the weather information used by defense and intelligence communities, enhancing national security without a direct procurement role.