General Dynamics Information Technology has secured a $1.5 billion enterprise IT modernization contract to strengthen U.S. Strategic Command’s operational readiness.
The contract, awarded in May, includes a 1-year base and six option years.
STRATCOM oversees strategic deterrence, global strike, nuclear command and control, and electromagnetic spectrum operations worldwide. The modernization effort will create a unified IT network connecting data and systems for decision makers and warfighters.
GDIT will use digital engineering to cut costs, improve efficiency and expand collaboration with mission partners. The company will integrate artificial intelligence and machine learning into STRATCOM’s enterprise data, move operations to a hybrid cloud environment, and deploy advanced cyber and zero trust solutions.
“Modernizing STRATCOM’s IT capabilities is critical to protecting our national security and maintaining our strategic deterrence edge,” said Brian Sheridan, GDIT’s senior vice president for Defense. “We look forward to delivering a secure, agile and resilient network that enables our warfighters to be better connected, informed and ready.”
The award expands GDIT’s mission-critical IT services for combatant commands. The company also provides digital modernization support for U.S. Central Command and technical and mission support for U.S. Special Operations Command.