U.S. Cyber Command selected Leidos for a $160 million five-year contract to provide operational planning, cyber defense, threat analysis and tactics development for military cyber operations. The award includes securing and operating the Department of War Information Network.
What's happening
- Leidos received a $160 million five-year contract from U.S. Cyber Command to support offensive and defensive military cyber operations.
- The work covers operational planning, cyber defense, threat analysis and development of tactics, techniques and procedures for Cyber Command operations.
- Leidos will integrate capabilities from its recently acquired Kudu Dynamics into the effort to secure and operate the Department of War Information Network.
Why it matters
- The award deepens Leidos' position as a primary contractor for military cyber operations at a time when Cyber Command is expanding its operational scope.
- Integration of Kudu Dynamics, acquired to strengthen offensive cyber capabilities, gives the Pentagon embedded expertise in emerging threat analysis and adversary tactics.
- Cyber Command coordination across military mission partners requires a single integrating contractor familiar with both defensive network operations and offensive planning requirements.
Going deeper
- The contract supports Leidos' NorthStar 2030 strategy, which identifies cyber as a key growth driver as military competition extends across domains.
- The award reflects Cyber Command's focus on speed and deep technical expertise to operate in contested environments where adversary capabilities are constantly evolving.
Financial impact
- Leidos will recognize $160 million in contract revenue over five fiscal years starting in fiscal 2026, with annual revenue of approximately $32 million if distributed evenly.
- The contract represents backlog addition and supports the cyber business as a strategic growth segment under NorthStar 2030.
The fine print
- Contract value is $160 million over five years; obligated funds and annual funding profile not disclosed.
- The scope includes both operational support for military networks and planning for Cyber Command's broader cyber activities, suggesting variable workload and potential option year extensions.
Source: defence-industry.eu · Oct 21, 2026 · Drafted with Claude, reviewed by Industrial Base Alpha.
