Leidos Manages Hypersonic Component Acquisition for Army and Navy
What happened
Leidos is managing an acquisition effort for the Army. Under this effort, a contractor was selected by Leidos to manufacture critical hypersonic components for weapon systems. These components include precision-machined parts and cable assemblies for the Common Hypersonic Glide Body.
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Why it matters
The acquisition effort supports the Army's Dark Eagle modernization priority and the United States Navy's Conventional Prompt Strike program. Leidos' contract combines the Common Hypersonic Glide Body and Thermal Protection System programs to streamline development and accelerate delivery of hypersonic capabilities.
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Who's involved
- LeidosManaging the acquisition effort for the Army.
- United States NavyReceiving hardware delivery that supports the Conventional Prompt Strike program.
Who could feel it
Possible knock-on effectsThese are possibilities Brind reasoned out, not predictions, and not advice. Most are not stated in any report.
- United States NavySpeculative
Could see increased demand for hardware supporting the Conventional Prompt Strike program.
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The entities involved
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Leidos
defense, aviation, information technology, and biomedical research company based in Reston, Virginia, United States
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Army
senior officer in the Australian Army