U.S. Air Force Selects Leidos for ABMS Digital Infrastructure Consortium

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Leidos (NYSE: LDOS), a FORTUNE® 500 science and technology leader, has been selected by the U.S. Department of the Air Force to join the Advanced Battle Management System (ABMS) Digital Infrastructure Consortium. This consortium aims to design and deploy Joint All-Domain Command & Control (JADC2) capabilities for the Air Force and Space Force. Leidos will leverage its systems integration and digital modernization expertise to aid the DoD's JADC2 strategy, promoting speed, security, and integration across distributed battle management.

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• Selected for the ABMS Digital Infrastructure Consortium by the U.S. Department of the Air Force.
• Opportunity to leverage decades of expertise in systems integration and digital modernization.
• Potential for increased revenue through collaboration with industry partners in defense sector.

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RESTON, Va., Sept. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Leidos (NYSE: LDOS), a FORTUNE® 500 science and technology leader, was recently selected by the U.S. Department of the Air Force to join the service's newly launched Advanced Battle Management System (ABMS) Digital Infrastructure (DI) Consortium. As part of the consortium, Leidos will collaborate with industry partners to design, develop, and deploy modern Joint All-Domain Command & Control (JADC2) capabilities for the Air Force and Space Force.

"Establishing the DI Consortium is a significant milestone in realizing the DoD's JADC2 efforts," said Gerry Fasano, Leidos Defense Group President. "The Leidos team looks forward to bringing our decades of systems integration and digital modernization expertise to help drive the DoD's JADC2 strategy to reality." 

With the consortium members, Leidos will work to deliver the Department of the Air Force's vision for distributed battle management and decision advantage by enabling speed, security, and integration at scale.

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. Leidos' 44,000 employees support vital missions for government and commercial customers. Headquartered in Reston, Va., Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $13.7 billion for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2021. For more information, visit www.leidos.com.

Contact:
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Thomas Doheny
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Jalen Drummond
(571) 992-5046
Jalen.Drummond@leidos.com

 

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FAQ

What is the significance of Leidos' selection for the ABMS Digital Infrastructure Consortium?

Leidos' selection marks a critical advancement in the Department of Defense's Joint All-Domain Command & Control efforts, enhancing its capabilities in modern military operations.

What does the ABMS Digital Infrastructure Consortium aim to achieve?

The consortium aims to develop modern JADC2 capabilities for the Air Force and Space Force, focusing on speed, security, and integration in command and control systems.

What expertise will Leidos bring to the ABMS Digital Infrastructure Consortium?

Leidos will contribute decades of experience in systems integration and digital modernization to help implement the DoD's JADC2 strategy.

When was Leidos selected for the ABMS Digital Infrastructure Consortium?

Leidos was selected for the consortium on September 19, 2022.

What is the stock symbol for Leidos?

The stock symbol for Leidos is LDOS.