Leidos, CargoSeer Team Up to Boost Border Security
Leidos and AI software company CargoSeer have partnered to improve non-intrusive inspection and security solutions that help customs and border protection agencies assess and manage goods crossing international borders. Under the agreement, CargoSeer’s trade-analysis algorithms will be integrated into Leidos’ Mezzo Enterprise Software Platform, which pulls multiple inspection data sources into one system. The combined
Leidos Names Elena Fenton Federal Health IT Growth Lead
Leidos has hired Elena Fenton as a growth lead in its Federal Health IT business to guide growth strategy across the company’s federal health technology portfolio, with a focus on the Department of Health and Human Services and Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Fenton brings over 25 years of experience in federal and commercial
Leidos, Quadridox Partner to Improve Baggage Screening
Leidos and Quadridox have teamed up to develop a next-generation checked baggage screening system designed to strengthen airport security while keeping luggage moving. Under the agreement, Leidos will integrate its Examiner 3DX CT system with Quadridox’s DELPHI XRDI technology. Together, the companies aim to give airports sharper threat detection and a clearer path to meeting
Purple Sky Joint Venture Launched by Leidos, Sky Solutions
Leidos and Sky Solutions have launched Purple Sky LLC, a joint venture aimed at helping federal health agencies deliver stronger outcomes for people using government services. Purple Sky will focus on digital modernization efforts to improve access to data, strengthen mission delivery, and expand services in health, human services and benefits programs. The venture’s approach
Leidos Earns AWS Trusted Secure Enclave Status to Advance Cross-Border Collaboration
Leidos has earned Trusted Secure Enclave Vetted Partner status from Amazon Web Services, a top designation for meeting the highest standards in secure enclave design and deployment. The recognition supports efforts to advance secure information sharing across agencies and allied nations, including work tied to AUKUS Pillar 2. Central to the designation is the Leidos
Leidos, Second Front Systems Partner to Speed Software Approvals
Leidos and Second Front Systems have entered a strategic partnership aimed at helping government customers cut costs and risks by streamlining the approval process for commercial and government software. Leidos will serve as 2F’s preferred services partner to set up, operate and manage the company’s Game Warden platform in classified and unclassified environments. Game Warden
Leidos Lands $128M FBI Task Order for NGI Modernization
Leidos won a $128 million FBI task order to deliver agile software development and modernization for the bureau’s Next Generation Identification system, which serves as its biometric and criminal history repository. The Criminal Justice Information Services division manages the system, the world’s largest electronic repository of biometric and criminal history data. It supports investigations for
5 Years Later: How One Act Made Former Leidos Exec Gerry Fasano Part of a Life-Saving Chain
It was late summer 2019, and Gerry Fasano couldn’t believe his eyes. Slipping out after a black tie event, the Leidos president of defense climbed into his sedan and prepared to drive home. But a bumper sticker on the car in front of him caught his eye. It said, “Help, kidney needed . . .
Top DOD Execs to Watch in 2025: Leidos’ Chad Buechel
Chad Buechel Vice President & Division Manager, Defense Enterprise IT Modernization Division within the Digital Modernization Sector, Leidos Most recently, Chad Buechel’s team stepped in to support the Defense Department’s goal of accelerating the migration of the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency’s IT network to the Defense Information Systems Agency’s modernized DODNet. In less than
Leidos Wins $35M DISA Contract to Modernize Cross-Domain Data Sharing
Leidos has secured a 5-year, $35 million contract to support the Cross-Domain Enterprise Services program. Under the award, Leidos will integrate the design, engineering and operations of the Defense Information Systems Agency’s data-sharing platform to improve mission speed and agility. The company will modernize tools that transfer data between classified and unclassified networks, helping the
Top Chief Technology Officers to Watch in 2025: Leidos’ Eric Moore
Eric Moore Senior Vice President and Chief Technology Officer for Digital Modernization, Leidos Eric Moore’s biggest recent achievement is establishing Leidos’ digital modernization practices—customer-driven, tech-focused groups accelerating adoption of cloud, cybersecurity, end user experience, application modernization, networks and information advantage (data and AI). This is also happening at a time when speeding the secure adoption
Leidos Acquires Kudu Dynamics
Leidos announced it has acquired Kudu Dynamics in an approximately $300 million all-cash deal that closed May 23, accelerating its artificial intelligence-enabled cyber capabilities for defense, intelligence and homeland security customers. The transaction supports Leidos’ strategy in offensive cyber, electromagnetic spectrum operations and vulnerability research. Founded in 2013, Kudu Dynamics has expanded its work across
Top Cyber Execs to Watch in 2025: Leidos’ Josh Salmanson
Josh Salmanson Vice President, Defensive Cyber Practice, Leidos Josh Salmanson led the charge in advancing defensive cyber capabilities through automation, speed and scale. By integrating innovative technologies and processes, his team successfully enhanced detections, curated threat intelligence to inform risk mitigation vulnerabilities and strengthened the security posture of critical systems. Moving forward, he aims to
Leidos Wins Contract to Modernize DTRA IT Systems
Leidos has won a $205 million contract to modernize IT systems for the Defense Threat Reduction Agency to help the agency operate faster, smarter and with stronger defenses against global threats. The company will support the agency’s shift to a zero trust cybersecurity model, use AI to automate operations and build a secure, resilient hybrid
Leidos Taps Josh Salmanson to Lead Defensive Cyber Practice
Leidos has named Josh Salmanson vice president of its defensive cyber practice, where he will lead the company’s vision for cyber defense and help protect customer missions, from enterprise systems to deployed units. “We are thrilled to welcome Josh to the Leidos team,” said Steve Hull, Leidos Digital Modernization Sector president. “His proven expertise in
Top General Counsels & Compliance Execs to Watch in 2025: Leidos’ Brian Liss
Brian Liss Senior Vice President, Deputy General Counsel & Corporate Secretary, Leidos Hired in 2008 as Leidos’ second employment lawyer, Brian Liss spent nearly two decades expanding his role within the company. His journey has taken him beyond employment law, allowing him to work across various functions and gain experience in many aspects of the
Leidos, Moveworks Bring Agentic AI Capabilities to Agencies
Leidos and Moveworks are partnering to boost government workforce efficiency in the U.S., U.K. and Australia. Their collaboration brings agentic AI — digital assistants that make decisions and automate routine tasks — to government agencies, with built-in security and compliance. As commercial sectors adopt the technology, this partnership helps agencies do the same with confidence.
Leidos Wins $390M NSA Signals Intel Contract
Leidos has won a $390 million single-award contract to deliver signals intelligence capabilities and technical support to the National Security Agency. The contract includes a base year and four option years. Leidos will provide engineering, systems administration and management support. Work includes modifying SIGINT analysis and reporting tools, delivering engineering services, managing labs and testbeds,
Top Space Execs to Watch in 2025: Leidos’ Paul Toledo
Paul Toledo Vice President and Space Division Manager, Leidos Paul Toledo leads a highly skilled team nationwide, leveraging deep technical expertise and fostering collaboration with both government and industry partners to drive success across these critical domains. His leadership is instrumental in shaping the division’s strategic direction, ensuring its continued innovation and mission success. A
Leidos Adds Daryle Lademan to Lead Corporate Strategy Activities
Leidos has hired Daryle Lademan as its new senior vice president of corporate strategy to lead company-level growth strategies, strategic partnerships and investments, strategy execution and special projects. Lademan reports to Chief Growth Officer Jason Albanese and will work closely with the executive leadership team to shape annual and long-term plans that support the company’s
Leidos Taps Robert Linger as VP for Information Advantage, Tim Gilday as VP for Enterprise Digital Experience
Leidos has promoted Robert Linger to vice president for information advantage, and appointed Tim Gilday as vice president for enterprise digital experience. Linger will lead initiatives to improve federal agencies’ efficiency with automation and artificial intelligence-driven insights to turn complex data into actionable information. “Robert’s expertise and visionary leadership will advance our information advantage practice,
Leidos Snags $8.8M DARPA Contract for Mobile Comms Protection
Leidos has won a $8.8 million contract from the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency to develop Intelligent Generation of Tools for Security. The INGOTS program develops automated analyses to protect mobile operating systems from high-severity chained vulnerabilities in mobile device software. This allows for timely discovery and mitigation of dangerous vulnerabilities in mobile devices, the
Top Cloud Executives to Watch in 2025: Leidos’ Blake Nelson
Blake Nelson Vice President Cloud and Data Center Practice Leader, Leidos Blake Nelson recently established the Leidos Cloud and Data Center Practice, focusing on delivering repeatable multi-cloud solutions. These offerings encompass automation, operations, financial management and migration factories, empowering federal customers to achieve cost savings and accelerated value realization. The focus will be on unlocking
Top AI Execs to Watch in 2025: Leidos’ Geoffrey Schaefer
Geoffrey Schaefer Vice President of AI Strategy and Governance, Leidos Geoffrey Schaefer’s principal goal for 2025 is to build out a truly scaled AI governance program and set a new standard for managing large and complex AI ecosystems. This will be a major achievement for Schaefer because scale means something different at Leidos. “We’re a
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