Leidos to Develop Autonomous Uncrewed Aerial Resupply System for U.S. Marine Corps

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Leidos (NYSE: LDOS) has secured a prime contract to develop an uncrewed aircraft system (UAS) for the Marine Corps, aimed at autonomously resupplying ground forces. The contract, which spans 18 months, involves creating a prototype medium unmanned logistics system capable of carrying payloads between 300 and 600 pounds over distances from 25 to 100 nautical miles. Key locations for development include Colorado, Ohio, and California. Leidos collaborates with Phenix Solutions for this project. The company reported annual revenues of about $14.4 billion for the fiscal year ending December 30, 2022, enhancing its position as a leader in defense technology.

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• Secured a prime contract with the Marine Corps for UAS development.
• Developing a medium unmanned logistics system capable of delivering 300-600 pounds of supplies.
• Potential to enhance logistics for military operations significantly.

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• None.

RESTON, Va., April 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Leidos (NYSE:LDOS), a FORTUNE^® 500 science and technology leader, was recently awarded a new prime contract to develop an uncrewed aircraft system (UAS) that can autonomously resupply forward-deployed ground forces. The firm-fixed-price, multiple-award contract has a period of performance of 18 months to build a single prototype for the Marine Corps.

"Leidos leads the industry in taking cutting-edge innovations and making them mission-ready today," said Tim Freeman, Leidos senior vice president and Airborne Solutions operations manager. "The ability to autonomously deliver hundreds of pounds of supplies over long ranges will be a game-changer for the warfighter. We look forward to demonstrating how the Leidos' SeaOnyx solution will help deliver a logistics advantage to the Marines and other branches of the military."

Under the contract, Leidos will develop, deliver and demonstrate an autonomous medium unmanned logistics system – air (MULS-A) prototype. The prototype will then be used to perform a logistics distribution mission at the tactical edge of the battlefield. The goal of the project is to demonstrate a prototype UAS that can carry a logistics payload between 300 and 600 pounds to a combat area with a radius of 25 to 100 nautical miles. The work will be performed at locations in Colorado, Ohio, Oregon, California, Nevada and Arizona.

Leidos teamed with Phenix Solutions to design the SeaOnyx prototype. Phenix is a non-traditional, veteran-owned small business defense contractor that develops UAS aircraft for a variety of missions.

About Leidos

Leidos is a Fortune 500® technology, engineering, and science solutions and services leader working to solve the world's toughest challenges in the defense, intelligence, civil, and health markets. The company's 45,000 employees support vital missions for government and commercial customers. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $14.4 billion for the fiscal year ended December 30, 2022. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.

Certain statements in this announcement constitute "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the rules and regulations of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). These statements are based on management's current beliefs and expectations and are subject to significant risks and uncertainties. These statements are not guarantees of future results or occurrences. A number of factors could cause our actual results, performance, achievements, or industry results to be different from the results, performance, or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. These factors include, but are not limited to, the "Risk Factors" set forth in Leidos' Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 30, 2022, and other such filings that Leidos makes with the SEC from time to time.  Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on such forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date hereof. Leidos does not undertake to update forward-looking statements to reflect the impact of circumstances or events that arise after the date the forward-looking statements were made.

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Contact:	Melissa Dueñas
	(571) 526-6850
	duenasml@leidos.com
	Thomas Doheny
	(571) 474-4735
	dohenyt@leidos.com
	Brandon VerVelde
	(571) 526-6257
	Brandon.p.vervelde@leidos.com

 

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FAQ

What is the new contract awarded to Leidos (LDOS) about?

Leidos has been awarded a contract to develop an uncrewed aircraft system to autonomously resupply Marine Corps ground forces.

How long is the contract period for Leidos' new UAS project?

The contract has a performance period of 18 months.

What are the payload capabilities of the prototype UAS Leidos is developing?

The UAS can carry logistics payloads between 300 and 600 pounds.

What is the operational range of the UAS being developed by Leidos?

The UAS is designed to operate over a range of 25 to 100 nautical miles.

Who is collaborating with Leidos on the autonomous logistics system?

Leidos is partnering with Phenix Solutions, a veteran-owned defense contractor, for this project.