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aerospace / news / 2026-05-13 / AL.com

Leidos will combine components of Navy and Army hypersonic programs.

Leidos has secured a $2.7 billion U.S. Army contract for hypersonic weapon development.

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Leidos will integrate Navy thermal protection and glide body parts with Army hypersonic batteries.
The project aims to streamline development and speed up hypersonic weapon delivery timelines.
Leidos plans to leverage expertise in guidance systems, sensors, and precision munitions integration for this effort.

The U.S. Army has awarded Leidos a $2.7 billion hypersonic weapon contract. Leidos will combine components of Navy and Army hypersonic programs to streamline development and accelerate delivery, the company,which has an office in Huntsville, said in a May 12 press release. Leidos said it aims to reduce production timelines and maintain a steady supply of components to meet operational demands. It said it would deploy its expertise in guidance systems, sensor technologies and precision munitions integration for the project. “This contract is a major step forward in delivering hypersonic capabilities to the warfighter at speed,” said Leidos Defense President Cindy Gruensfelder. “Our team is committed to supporting the Army and Navy in producing this critical operational capability.” According to Inside Defense, under the deal, Leidos will combine the Navy program’s thermal protection shield and glide body components with the Army’s long-range hypersonic weapon battery.

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