Leidos Holdings, Inc. provides technology, engineering and mission-focused solutions for defense, intelligence, civil, health, commercial and international customers. News about LDOS commonly covers operating results, guidance, dividends, government contract awards, defense systems, digital modernization, health services, air traffic management, autonomous systems and work for U.S. federal agencies.
Company updates also include developments across the National Security & Digital, Health & Civil, Commercial & International and Defense Systems segments, as well as completed acquisitions, material partnerships and production programs such as air and missile defense launchers and secure mission systems.
Leidos (LDOS) has secured a Defense Logistics Agency contract with a total potential value of $95 million to modernize Pentagon logistics.
The award covers a base year plus four option years, through August 2031, extending support for the Enterprise Logistics Management System (ELMS). Leidos will apply artificial intelligence automation, cloud technology and modern software development practices to accelerate software delivery and streamline operations. More than 50 agencies use the system to manage over 80 million government property items valued at more than $140 billion.
Leidos (LDOS) will support U.S. Cyber Command in planning and conducting military cyber operations under a new $160 million award. The five-year award covers coordination of offensive and defensive operations, including support to secure, operate and defend the Department of War Information Network. Leidos will also provide operational planning, emerging threat analysis and support for developing tactics, techniques and procedures.
Leidos (LDOS) received a one-year extension to its Ministry of Defence logistics contract, continuing support for UK Armed Forces through June 2029.
The Logistics Commodities and Services Transformation (LCST) contract covers end-to-end logistics support. Leidos has been its prime contractor since 2015 and plans to maintain service continuity while advancing inventory visibility, digital capability and supply chain resilience during the extension.
Leidos (LDOS) is participating in the U.S. Army’s Reveille Forge, an ongoing environment for integrating and testing technologies together. The initiative follows Operation Jailbreak and is designed to identify compatibility problems before systems reach soldiers.
Leidos recently completed Jailbreak Sprint 1.5 at Redstone Arsenal in Alabama, following the first sprint held in June at Fort Carson, Colorado. During the sprints, it validated compatibility with approved Army systems and tested cybersecurity and information-sharing tools. Leidos plans to continue participating to advance open architectures and prepare integrated capabilities for future testing and operational use.
Blackstone (BX) announced that its Credit & Insurance business is leading a $1 billion financing supporting Analogic’s combination with Leidos businesses.
The combination involves Leidos’ Security Enterprise Solutions, Ports & Borders and Industrial Automation businesses. The transaction closed earlier in October 2026. Blackstone Credit & Insurance served as lead lender and joint lead arranger, alongside HPS, Bank of America and Wells Fargo.
Leidos (LDOS) selected X-Bow Systems to develop and produce booster motors for the U.S. Army's Low-Cost Containerized Munition program. Under the agreement, X-Bow will complete design, qualification testing and stationary motor firings before planned full-rate booster production in 2027. Leidos will produce the munitions in large quantities under the Department of War's “Arsenal of Freedom” initiative.
Leidos (LDOS) has named Stephen Vather senior vice president of investor relations, succeeding Stuart Davis in a planned leadership transition.
Davis will continue to lead investor relations through the third-quarter earnings cycle before retiring in March. Vather and Davis will collaborate during the transition. Vather joins from Leonardo DRS, where he was senior vice president of corporate development and investor relations and helped lead its return to public markets. Previously, he spent nine years at ManTech leading mergers and acquisitions and investor relations.
Leidos (LDOS) scheduled its third quarter 2026 earnings conference call for November 3, 2026, at 8 a.m. ET.
The results cover the period ending October 2, 2026. The company plans to issue its quarterly earnings release before the call. Live and replay audio, presentation materials and supplemental information will be available on its investor relations website.
Leidos (LDOS) and Analogic completed the previously announced combination of Analogic with Leidos’ security, ports and borders, and industrial automation businesses.
The transaction includes Leidos’ Security Enterprise Solutions, Ports & Borders and Industrial Automation businesses, collectively called SES. The combined company will operate under the Analogic brand as a privately held company headquartered in Salem, New Hampshire, led by Analogic Chief Executive Officer Tom Ripp. Its focus is security imaging and detection for airports, ports, borders, critical infrastructure and other high-consequence environments.
Leidos (NYSE: LDOS) and Altaris have completed their previously announced transaction to form a U.S.-based security screening joint venture. Operating under the Analogic brand, the new company combines Leidos Security Enterprise Solutions and Analogic, bringing together security screening technologies, engineering expertise and advanced manufacturing capabilities. Its work covers airports, borders and critical infrastructure worldwide.
Leidos will retain a significant minority ownership stake, maintaining an interest in the security screening business. The company said the venture's launch sharpens its focus on the growth engines of its NorthStar 2030 strategy. Leidos will also continue its broader aviation work, including modernizing airports and air traffic systems.