Army awards Leidos $331M contract for network modernization

The Army has awarded Leidos a $331 million contract that aligns with the service's network modernization strategy and Unified Network Plan, the information technology company announced today.

The contract has a “one-year base period of performance” and four one-year option periods, according to Leidos.

Under the contract, Leidos will deploy the Army Global Unified Network (AGUN), which uses software-defined network technologies to support the service’s transition to a “zero-trust architecture.” AGUN will be deployed to individual Army sites to “deliver a standardized, orchestrated modern network architecture.” This will allow the Army to divest from its Joint Regional Security Stacks, according to Leidos.

Steve Hull, the president of Leidos’ digital modernization sector, said in a statement today that the contract “underscores our commitment to supporting the U.S. Army’s modernization efforts.”

“We are proud to partner with the Army in deploying the Global Unified Network, which will enhance interoperability and security across all levels of operations. This initiative not only aligns with the Army’s Network Modernization Strategy but also aims to position us at the forefront of advancing military communication capabilities in an increasingly complex global landscape,” he said.