Leidos, global partners to boost NATO capabilities through cloud modernization
(RESTON, Va.) June 23, 2025 – A Leidos-led (NYSE: LDOS) modernization initiative, involving companies from France, Germany, Italy, and the U.K., aims to enhance NATO’s IT infrastructure. The project is designed to improve resilience against cyber threats and increase efficiency and scalability, in support of NATO digital transformation.
Leidos was awarded a contract from the NATO Communications and Information Agency (NCIA) for the provision of a centralized IT solution (based on private cloud technology) to support NATO’s operational network, integrating core services such as service management and cybersecurity with the goal of enhancing interoperability and operational efficiency across the NATO command structure.
“This project reflects our long-standing commitment to NATO, leveraging innovative solutions aimed at delivering secure, mission-ready capabilities designed to adapt with operational needs,” said Steve Hull, Leidos digital modernization sector president. “It also creates new opportunities for more integrated collaboration across trans-Atlantic defense networks, helping NATO teams stay securely connected and able to share critical information with greater speed, agility and assurance.”
Thales (France), CGI (Germany), Leonardo (Italy), LA International (U.K.) and NEXOR (U.K.) are joining Leidos as a multi-national team with extensive knowledge of NATO requirements and a strong track record of delivering results. Collectively, they have supported NATO’s work for decades.
The IT Modernization Recovery Increment 1 Systems Integration contract bolsters Leidos’ role as a key technology partner with NCIA, supporting NATO's mission and advancing secure cloud modernization. It has a ceiling value of $87 million (€79.1 million) on indefinite delivery indefinite quantity (IDIQ) firm-fixed price terms.
About Leidos
Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit www.leidos.com.