General Dynamics awarded $1.5 Billion IT Modernisation Contract
General Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT) has announced that it has been awarded an $1.5 billion, enterprise IT modernisation contract. Which will enable to them to strengthen the United States Command’s (STRATCOM) operational readiness. The contract that was awarded back in May 2025 will cover a one year base period, with an additional six optional years.
A recent General Dynamics press release outlined the deal further,
“Under this contract, GDIT will leverage its digital engineering capabilities to cut costs, increase efficiency and enhance collaboration among mission partners. The company will also integrate artificial intelligence/machine learning technologies into STRATCOM’s enterprise data to empower decision makers to act quickly. Additionally, GDIT will transition STRATCOM to a new hybrid cloud environment to enable greater flexibility and scalability. To protect the combatant command’s networks and their data from evolving cyber threats, the company will also implement advanced cyber and zero trust solutions.”
Brian Sheridan, GDIT’s Senior Vice President for Defense commented on the deal:
“Modernizing STRATCOM’s IT capabilities is critical to protecting our national security and maintaining our strategic deterrence edge. We look forward to delivering a secure, agile and resilient network that enables our warfighters to be better connected, informed and ready.”
The announcement of the award being granted to GDIT expands the American company’s mission-critical IT services for combatant commands such as STRATCOM. GDIT also provides modernisation services for U.S central command and technical and mission support for U.S Special Operation Command.
GDIT is a business unit of General Dynamics which describes themselves as ‘A global technology and professional services company that delivers technology solutions and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community.’ With over 30,000 employees based in across over 50 countries globally. Offering AI, software development and other technology capabilities.