KBR Transforming Cyber Capabilities for Department of Defense with $199M Contract Win
KBR has been awarded a $199 million contract by the Naval Information Warfare Center Pacific Program Executive Office Digital and Enterprise Services to support the Department of Defense's digital transformation. The five-year contract focuses on enhancing zero-trust capabilities, ensuring secure data flow and edge protection for military operations.
KBR will conduct research, analysis, and testing in critical technology areas including future generation wireless technology, trusted AI, integrated sensing and cyber, network systems-of-systems, space technology, and quantum science. The company's experts will provide recommendations for integrating prototype components into existing information systems to improve reliability and reduce costs.
KBR ha ricevuto un contratto di 199 milioni di dollari dal Naval Information Warfare Center Pacific Program Executive Office Digital and Enterprise Services per supportare la trasformazione digitale del Dipartimento della Difesa. Il contratto di cinque anni si concentra sul potenziamento delle capacità di zero-trust, garantendo un flusso di dati sicuro e protezione esterna per le operazioni militari.
KBR condurrà ricerche, analisi e test in aree tecnologiche critiche, tra cui tecnologia wireless di futura generazione, intelligenza artificiale affidabile, rilevamento integrato e cyber, sistemi di rete di sistemi, tecnologia spaziale e scienza quantistica. Gli esperti dell'azienda forniranno raccomandazioni per integrare componenti prototipo nei sistemi informativi esistenti per migliorare l'affidabilità e ridurre i costi.
KBR ha sido galardonada con un contrato de 199 millones de dólares por el Naval Information Warfare Center Pacific Program Executive Office Digital and Enterprise Services para apoyar la transformación digital del Departamento de Defensa. El contrato de cinco años se centra en mejorar las capacidades de confianza cero, asegurando un flujo de datos seguro y protección en el borde para las operaciones militares.
KBR llevará a cabo investigaciones, análisis y pruebas en áreas tecnológicas críticas, que incluyen tecnología inalámbrica de futura generación, IA confiable, detección integrada y cibernética, sistemas en red de sistemas, tecnología espacial y ciencia cuántica. Los expertos de la empresa proporcionarán recomendaciones para integrar componentes prototipo en los sistemas de información existentes para mejorar la fiabilidad y reducir costos.
KBR은 국방부의 디지털 혁신을 지원하기 위해 해군 정보 전쟁 센터 태평양 프로그램 집행 사무소 디지털 및 엔터프라이즈 서비스로부터 1억 9900만 달러 계약을 체결했습니다. 5년 계약은 제로 트러스트 기능을 향상시키고 군사 작전을 위한 안전한 데이터 흐름과 가장자리 보호를 보장하는 데 중점을 둡니다.
KBR은 미래 세대 무선 기술, 신뢰할 수 있는 AI, 통합 감지 및 사이버, 네트워크 시스템-of-systems, 우주 기술, 양자 과학 등 중요한 기술 분야에서 연구, 분석 및 테스트를 수행할 것입니다. 회사의 전문가들은 신뢰성을 개선하고 비용을 절감하기 위해 기존 정보 시스템에 프로토타입 구성 요소를 통합하는 방법에 대한 권장 사항을 제공합니다.
KBR a été attribuée un contrat de 199 millions de dollars par le Naval Information Warfare Center Pacific Program Executive Office Digital and Enterprise Services pour soutenir la transformation numérique du département de la Défense. Le contrat de cinq ans se concentre sur l'amélioration des capacités de confiance zéro, garantissant un flux de données sécurisé et une protection en bordure pour les opérations militaires.
KBR effectuera des recherches, des analyses et des tests dans des domaines technologiques critiques, y compris la technologie sans fil de prochaine génération, l'IA de confiance, la détection intégrée et la cybersécurité, les systèmes en réseau de systèmes, la technologie spatiale et la science quantique. Les experts de l'entreprise fourniront des recommandations pour intégrer des composants prototypes dans les systèmes d'information existants afin d'améliorer la fiabilité et de réduire les coûts.
KBR hat einen Vertrag über 199 Millionen US-Dollar vom Naval Information Warfare Center Pacific Program Executive Office Digital and Enterprise Services erhalten, um die digitale Transformation des Verteidigungsministeriums zu unterstützen. Der fünfjährige Vertrag konzentriert sich auf die Verbesserung der Zero-Trust-Funktionen, um einen sicheren Datenfluss und Schutz an der Schnittstelle für militärische Operationen zu gewährleisten.
KBR wird Forschung, Analysen und Tests in kritischen Technologiebereichen durchführen, darunter künftige drahtlose Technologien, vertrauenswürdige KI, integrierte Sensorik und Cyber, Netzwerk-Systeme of Systems, Raumfahrttechnologie und Quantenwissenschaft. Die Experten des Unternehmens werden Empfehlungen zur Integration von Prototypen in bestehende Informationssysteme geben, um die Zuverlässigkeit zu verbessern und Kosten zu senken.
- Secured a $199 million contract with the Department of Defense
- Five-year contract duration provides stable revenue stream
- Expansion into critical technology areas for military operations
- Opportunity to showcase capabilities and potentially secure future contracts
- Cost-plus-fixed-fee contract structure may limit profit margins
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Investors should note the potential for follow-on contracts and expanded opportunities within the DoD, given KBR's deepening expertise in critical areas. However, the cost-plus model may limit upside potential compared to fixed-price contracts. Overall, this win strengthens KBR's competitive position in the lucrative defense IT market, potentially driving long-term growth and margin expansion.
KBR's contract to transform DoD's zero-trust capabilities is a game-changer in military cybersecurity. Zero-trust architecture is important for protecting sensitive data and networks in an era of sophisticated cyber threats. By implementing this model, KBR will significantly enhance the DoD's ability to secure data flow and edge protection, critical for maintaining information dominance in modern warfare.
The integration of zero-trust with advanced technologies like AI and quantum science presents unique challenges and opportunities. Success here could position KBR as a leader in next-gen cybersecurity solutions, opening doors to commercial applications. However, the complexity of implementing zero-trust across vast military networks shouldn't be underestimated, posing execution risks that investors should monitor.
This contract highlights the DoD's strategic focus on emerging technologies important for maintaining military superiority. KBR's involvement in research and integration of AI, quantum science and advanced networking systems positions it at the cutting edge of defense innovation. The emphasis on autonomous computer information technologies suggests a shift towards more AI-driven defense systems, potentially revolutionizing military operations.
For investors, this signals KBR's evolution from traditional engineering services to a high-tech defense solutions provider. The diverse technology areas covered under this contract could lead to multiple revenue streams and intellectual property development. However, the rapid pace of technological change in these fields presents both opportunities and risks, requiring KBR to maintain agility and continuous innovation to stay competitive.
Under the terms of this new contract, KBR will transform the zero-trust capability of the Department of Defense. This state-of-the-art security measure ensures secure data flow and edge protection, a critical requirement for military operations. The team will perform research, analysis, assessments and testing to identify, develop, refine and integrate advanced technology experiments. KBR will address critical technology areas for the Department of Defense, including future generation wireless technology, trusted artificial intelligence and autonomy, integrated sensing and cyber, integrated network systems-of-systems, space technology and quantum science. These technologies enable autonomous computer information technologies that help protect the nation's networks and enhance information dominance.
"We are excited to play a significant role in the digital transformation and to expand upon our zero trust capabilities," said Stuart Bradie, KBR President and CEO. "This win allows KBR to provide valuable technology and mission expertise and showcase a capability that benefits the United States Department of Defense."
KBR's subject matter experts will provide recommendations for integrating prototype components and designs into new or existing information systems including command and control systems; communication systems; networking systems; cyber operations; intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance systems; business systems; and information security to increase availability, improve reliability, and reduce support costs.
About DODIAC Program
The DoDIAC, sponsored by the Defense Technical Information Center, provides technical data management and research support for DoD and federal government users. Established in 1946, the IAC program serves the DoD science & technology (S&T) and acquisition communities to drive innovation and technological developments by enhancing collaboration through integrated scientific and technical information development and dissemination for the DoD and broader S&T community.
About KBR
We deliver science, technology and engineering solutions to governments and companies around the world. KBR employs approximately 36,000 people worldwide with customers in more than 80 countries and operations in over 30 countries.
KBR is proud to work with its customers across the globe to provide technology, value-added services, and long-term operations and maintenance services to ensure consistent delivery with predictable results. At KBR, We Deliver.
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