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Leidos Expands Energy & Defense Footprint
4 Apr
Summary
- Leidos acquired ENTRUST Solutions Group to grow energy infrastructure services.
- The ENTRUST deal strengthens Leidos' grid modernization capabilities.
- Leidos secured a US$454.9m contract for Air Force Cloud One modernization.
Leidos Holdings has recently finalized the acquisition of ENTRUST Solutions Group, a strategic move aimed at expanding its energy infrastructure and utility services. This acquisition is a cornerstone of Leidos' NorthStar 2030 strategy, notably enhancing its work in grid modernization.
Furthermore, Leidos has been awarded a significant U.S. Air Force contract valued at US$454.9 million. This contract involves modernizing the Cloud One platform, positioning Leidos alongside major cloud providers in defense technology.
The ENTRUST acquisition brings over 3,100 specialists in electric grid and natural gas infrastructure, deepening Leidos' expertise in long-duration utility projects. This complements the Cloud One contract, reinforcing the company's role in critical infrastructure and mission IT.
These combined efforts allow Leidos to target larger, complex programs where scale and integration are paramount. The expansion into critical infrastructure and government cloud systems aligns with investor interests in reliability and secure digital frameworks.
