The U.S. Army has awarded Leidos a $331 million contract to modernize the Army’s network and support the transition to zero trust architecture, the company announced on Oct. 21.
The Army’s Global Unified Network (AGUN) will be deployed to individual Army sites to provide a standardized network and aims to make “applications, data, and enterprise services that are accessible, trusted and interoperable across the globe.”
“Winning this $331 million contract is a significant milestone for Leidos and underscores our commitment to supporting the U.S. Army’s modernization efforts,” Steve Hull, president of the Leidos Digital Modernization Sector, said in a statement.
“We are proud to partner with the Army in deploying the Global Unified Network, which will enhance interoperability and security across all levels of operations. This initiative not only aligns with the Army’s Network Modernization Strategy but also aims to position us at the forefront of advancing military communication capabilities in an increasingly complex global landscape,” he continued.
AGUN uses software-defined network technologies to support the service’s transition to a zero trust architecture. The transition will enable the Army to divest from its Joint Regional Security Stacks – its unified threat management system – Leidos said.
The award aligns with the service’s network modernization strategy and Unified Network Plan, which aim to experiment with and learn about new technologies and ensure that there are no differences in connectivity due to the environment.
The Army Program Executive Office for Command, Control and Communications-Tactical Global Enterprise Network Modernization-OCONUS awarded the contract. It has a “one-year base period of performance” with four one-year option periods, according to the press release.
