The Digest’s 2026 Multi-Slide Guide to Defense Aviation SAF Offtakes

The Department of Defense consumes 4.6 billion gallons of jet fuel annually, offering unparalleled scale and sovereign credit that could anchor first-of-a-kind (FOAK) SAF projects. However, developers face structural hurdles, including annual budget cycles, short-term contracts, and strict Mil-Spec eligibility requirements that exclude novel pathways. To unlock this massive demand, developers must engage DLA contract officers early, qualify their fuel chemistry to military specifications, and pursue multi-year fixed-price contracts to ensure project bankability and financing.

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