Leidos

Leidos and L3Harris announce team for ATHENA-S

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Tuesday, July 25, 2023

"The Leidos-L3Harris team focuses each of our companies' extensive and diverse talents to achieve mission success with ATHENA-S," said Tim Freeman, Leidos senior vice president and Airborne Solutions Operations Manager.

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  • "The Leidos-L3Harris team focuses each of our companies' extensive and diverse talents to achieve mission success with ATHENA-S," said Tim Freeman, Leidos senior vice president and Airborne Solutions Operations Manager.
  • Together, the Leidos-L3Harris team is the only one with experience designing, integrating, certifying and operating ISR business jets for the U.S. Army.
  • The team will work to modify two Bombardier Global 6500 jets with radar, electronic and communications intelligence capabilities tailored to ATHENA-S requirements.
  • Leidos currently operates two Leidos Special Mission Aircraft (LSMA) for the Army's Airborne Reconnaissance Targeting and Exploitation Multi-Mission Intelligence System (ARTEMIS) program in support of U.S. European Command.

U.S. Public Sector Firms Up Security Stance as Threats Grow

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Wednesday, July 19, 2023

In 2022, ransomware attacks, among the most common threats, declined in number but grew more sophisticated, the report says.

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  • In 2022, ransomware attacks, among the most common threats, declined in number but grew more sophisticated, the report says.
  • “Public agencies need to be proactive at all levels to counter increasing threats,” said Jan Erik Aase, partner and global leader, ISG Provider Lens Research.
  • The 2023 ISG Provider Lens™ Cybersecurity — Solutions and Services report for the U.S. Public Sector evaluates the capabilities of 77 providers across six quadrants: Identity and Access Management, Extended Detection and Response (XDR), Security Service Edge (SSE), Technical Security Services, Strategic Security Services and Managed Security Services – SOC.
  • The 2023 ISG Provider Lens™ Cybersecurity — Solutions and Services report for the U.S. Public Sector is available to subscribers or for one-time purchase on this webpage .

Leidos awarded $375 million contract to support Director of National Intelligence

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Wednesday, July 19, 2023

RESTON, Va., July 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Leidos (NYSE: LDOS), a FORTUNE® 500 science and technology leader, was recently awarded a prime contract to provide intelligence, technical, financial and management services to the Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI).

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  • RESTON, Va., July 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Leidos (NYSE: LDOS), a FORTUNE® 500 science and technology leader, was recently awarded a prime contract to provide intelligence, technical, financial and management services to the Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI).
  • "We are pleased to continue our seventeen-year legacy supporting ODNI," said Roy Stevens, Leidos Intelligence Group president.
  • Leidos will work to maximize synergies and efficiencies for ODNI by aligning intelligence, technical, financial and management services with clear lines of contractor responsibility.
  • Through this contract Leidos will provide analytic, intelligence management, and systems analysis support covering a wide range of regional and functional topics.

U.S. Chemical Weapons Stockpile Destruction Highlights over 30 years of IEM Support

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Tuesday, July 18, 2023

MORRISVILLE, N.C., July 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Department of Defense announced July 7, 2023 the final munition in the U.S. chemical weapons stockpile was safely destroyed at the Blue Grass Army Depot, Kentucky. The last M55 rocket containing GB nerve agent was punched and drained at the Blue Grass Chemical Agent-Destruction Pilot Plant, which will continue to process the agent-contaminated secondary waste in rocket warheads through 2024. IEM has supported the U.S. Army by providing technical support to protect chemical weapons stockpile sites since the early 1990s.

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  • IEM has supported the U.S. Army by providing technical support to protect chemical weapons stockpile sites since the early 1990s.
  • "IEM has proudly provided integrated technical and programmatic support to make the communities surrounding the stockpile sites safer for the past 30 plus years.
  • In 1998, IEM began supporting the Westinghouse-Anniston team, which operated the Anniston Chemical Agent Disposal Facility to destroy the chemical weapons stockpile at the Anniston Army Depot, Alabama.
  • In addition, IEM continues to provide support to the Federal Emergency Management Agency's Chemical Stockpile Emergency Preparedness Program (CSEPP), including full scale exercise support.

Leeds Bradford Airport Selects Leidos to Deliver New Security Checkpoint Technologies

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Thursday, July 13, 2023

"We are delighted to work with Leeds Bradford Airport and provide our advanced security solutions."

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  • "We are delighted to work with Leeds Bradford Airport and provide our advanced security solutions."
  • Leidos will deliver four integrated ClearScan and ProPassage lanes.
  • The integrated lanes will also deliver higher throughput enabling LBA to meet the latest UK security requirements.
  • "This is an important component of our plan to modernize LBA," said Damian Ives, Chief Operating Officer & Accountable Manager at Leeds Bradford Airport.

Leeds Bradford Airport Selects Leidos to Deliver New Security Checkpoint Technologies

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Thursday, July 13, 2023

"We are delighted to work with Leeds Bradford Airport and provide our advanced security solutions."

Key Points: 
  • "We are delighted to work with Leeds Bradford Airport and provide our advanced security solutions."
  • Leidos will deliver four integrated ClearScan and ProPassage lanes.
  • The integrated lanes will also deliver higher throughput enabling LBA to meet the latest UK security requirements.
  • "This is an important component of our plan to modernize LBA," said Damian Ives, Chief Operating Officer & Accountable Manager at Leeds Bradford Airport.

Leidos Announces New Manufacturing Facility in North Charleston, South Carolina

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Thursday, July 6, 2023

RESTON, Va., July 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Leidos (NYSE:LDOS), a FORTUNE® 500 science and technology leader, today announced plans to establish a new security systems manufacturing facility in North Charleston, South Carolina. This will be the company's third security systems manufacturing location in the U.S., expanding its presence and support to customers. Leidos will invest $31.7 million in the new facility, creating up to 170 new jobs in the region over time.

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  • RESTON, Va., July 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Leidos (NYSE:LDOS), a FORTUNE® 500 science and technology leader, today announced plans to establish a new security systems manufacturing facility in North Charleston, South Carolina.
  • This will be the company's third security systems manufacturing location in the U.S., expanding its presence and support to customers.
  • Leidos will invest $31.7 million in the new facility, creating up to 170 new jobs in the region over time.
  • "This facility brings more manufacturing back into the U.S. and expands Leidos' global security capabilities for the aviation and critical infrastructure markets," said Jim Moos, Leidos Civil Group president.

Leidos to train U.S. Army aviators on Bombardier Global aircraft

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Wednesday, July 5, 2023

"Leidos is pleased to help train the next generation of airborne ISR pilots for the U.S. Army and support their critical mission," said Micah Stauffer, Leidos vice president and director of aviation operations.

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  • "Leidos is pleased to help train the next generation of airborne ISR pilots for the U.S. Army and support their critical mission," said Micah Stauffer, Leidos vice president and director of aviation operations.
  • The investments made by Leidos serve as an important foundation as the HADES program continues to evolve."
  • Leidos will provide ground and flight training for Army aviators through Bombardier Global 6000-class business jets.
  • Leidos will also provide curriculum, support materials and help develop training manuals.

DTEX Partners with Defence Trailblazer to Accelerate Australia’s insider Risk Capability

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Wednesday, July 5, 2023

DTEX Systems, the global leader in insider risk management, today announced it will play a critical role in uplifting Australia’s defenses against insider threats under a new partnership with the Defence Trailblazer program.

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  • DTEX Systems, the global leader in insider risk management, today announced it will play a critical role in uplifting Australia’s defenses against insider threats under a new partnership with the Defence Trailblazer program.
  • DTEX is one of 35 industry partners to join the $240 million dollar program, which aims to accelerate Australia’s defense innovation and workforce development.
  • DTEX Systems is a cybersecurity company focused on preventing insider risks from becoming insider threats.
  • Under the Defence Trailblazer program, DTEX will support workforce development through an internship program focused on addressing the skills needed to detect, deter, and disrupt insider risks.

Mercury Systems Announces Appointments of Chief Financial Officer and Independent Director

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Thursday, June 29, 2023

ANDOVER, Mass., June 29, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Mercury Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: MRCY, www.mrcy.com), a technology company that delivers processing power for the most demanding aerospace and defense missions, today announced the continuation of its previously announced Board of Directors and leadership refreshment process, with the appointments of:

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  • Mr. Farnsworth brings decades of experience as a financial expert within the technology defense industry.
  • He was previously the CFO of HawkEye 360, and prior to that, Vice President and CFO of Raytheon’s Integrated Defense Systems business and its Intelligence, Information and Services segment.
  • Roger Krone, former Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Leidos, as an independent director, effective June 28, 2023.
  • We are excited for him to bring his passion for the customer to Mercury as we enhance our focus on operational excellence and execution of our strategy.