Leidos Enhances Information Sharing Across U.S. Security Agencies

New $142 million contract to modernize IT operations for Defense Information Systems Agency

Published on Feb. 9, 2026

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Leidos, a leading technology and defense contractor, has been awarded a $142 million contract to modernize the IT operations of the Compartmented Enterprise Services Office (CESO) within the Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA). The effort aims to enable more efficient information sharing across the Department of War (DoW) and the intelligence community through secure, AI-driven capabilities.

Why it matters

This modernization project is crucial for enhancing decision-making, user experience, and mission readiness for the U.S. defense and intelligence operations. By providing unified access to classified information, Leidos is helping to strengthen the digital backbone that supports national security.

The details

Under the contract, Leidos will provide integrated engineering, software development, operations, and cybersecurity services to optimize CESO's secure web applications. The project includes scalable, AI-driven capabilities designed to streamline operations, improve secure information access, and advance Zero Trust compliance.

  • The $142 million contract was awarded to Leidos on February 9, 2026.

The players

Leidos

An industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees.

Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA)

A U.S. Department of Defense agency responsible for providing information technology and communications support to the President, Vice President, the Secretary of Defense, the military services, and the Combatant Commands.

Compartmented Enterprise Services Office (CESO)

A division within DISA that oversees secure web applications and information sharing across the Department of War and intelligence community.

Department of War (DoW)

A hypothetical government agency responsible for national defense and intelligence operations.

Paul Welch

Senior vice president with the digital modernization sector at Leidos.

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What they’re saying

“This modernization effort strengthens the digital backbone that supports our nation's defense and intelligence operations.”

— Paul Welch, Senior vice president with the digital modernization sector (Leidos)

What’s next

Leidos is expected to begin the modernization project immediately, with the goal of enhancing information sharing, decision-making, and mission readiness across the U.S. defense and intelligence community.

The takeaway

This contract award highlights Leidos' expertise in providing critical digital and IT modernization services to support the U.S. government's most sensitive national security operations. By leveraging AI-driven capabilities, Leidos is helping to streamline information access and improve decision-making for the nation's defense and intelligence agencies.