Leidos bringing AI advances to Pentagon logistics system

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    "title": "Leidos bringing AI advances to Pentagon logistics system",
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    "excerpt": "RESTON, Va. , Oct. 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Leidos (NYSE: LDOS ) will deploy artificial intelligence automation to streamline and accelerate the Pentagon asset management system that more than 50 agencies use to manage over 80 million items of government property valued at more than $140 billion. Under a new, $95 million five-year contract from the Defense Logistics Agency, Leidos will extend its two decades of support for the Enterprise Logistics Management System (ELMS). Improving that system's performance is expected to have direct benefits for military readiness. The big picture: ELMS helps the Department of War manage and account for assets throughout their lifecycle, supporting the logistics enterprise that keeps warfighters equipped and ready. Through this award, Leidos is advancing its NorthStar 2030 strategy by bringing mission-ready defense technology to a critical logistics system. What Leidos will do: Leidos will apply AI-driven automation, cloud, and modern software development practices to accelerate software delivery, streamline processes, and support secure, reliable ELMS operations. By the numbers: Expert perspective: \"Logistics wins wars and accurate, reliable asset visibility is a cornerstone of military readiness,\" said Jason McCarthy, Leidos senior vice president, Airborne & Mission Solutions. \"This is Leidos defense tech in action, applying modern tools...",
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