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Leidos CEO says company secured $5 billion in 2026 defense-tech awards across ...

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6 August 2026

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opportunities

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Defense Tech

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United States

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Fusion42 · 30 August 2026 · Fusion42 review

Leidos CEO Tom Bell announced the company secured $5 billion in 2026 defense-tech awards covering hypersonic systems, military intelligence, identification technology, and passive sensors, with a $12 billion opportunity pipeline for the next 12 months. Leidos is expanding its workforce in Alabama to support expected growth in defense production.

This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Defense Tech.

◆ The Wire takeaway

Leidos is doubling down on its defense-tech pipeline with new contracts that open opportunities in hypersonic systems and unmanned vessel design. You should assess how your defence tech startup can align with their expanding supply needs or pivot towards counter-drone and missile tech now.

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