U.S. Cyber Command selects Leidos for full-spectrum cyber operations
PR Newswire•21/10/2026•09:32 ET
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Key Highlights
- ➤$160 million five-year award supports Leidos cyber operations for U.S. Cyber Command
- ➤Leidos will integrate offensive and defensive cyber operations across the Department of War
- ➤Contract includes cyber defense, operational planning and emerging threat analysis
- ➤Award advances Leidos’ NorthStar 2030 strategy, positioning cyber as a key growth driver
Expert Statements
Jason O'Connor, President of Leidos Intelligence
“Cyberspace operations demand speed, deep technical expertise and an understanding of how adversaries operate.”
Jason O'Connor, President of Leidos Intelligence
“Our team, comprised of the full-suite of Leidos cyber including the recently acquired Kudu Dynamics, will bring those capabilities together to support U.S. Cyber Command's mission.”
Jason O'Connor, President of Leidos Intelligence
“We're focused on ensuring our nation's cyber forces are prepared to operate in an increasingly contested environment.”
U.S. Cyber Command selects Leidos for full-spectrum cyber operations PR Newswire
RESTON, Va., Oct. 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Leidos (NYSE: LDOS) will support U.S. Cyber Command in planning and conducting full-spectrum military cyber operations under a new $160 million award, helping the command respond to evolving cyber threats and coordinate operations across the Department of War.
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