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GDIT Wins $1.3B National Guard IT Contract

August 7, 2026

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Key Takeaways

GDIT awarded $1.3 billion contract for National Guard IT services.
Contract includes enterprise IT and cybersecurity capabilities.
One-year base period with six one-year option periods.
GDIT to operate and defend Guard's classified and unclassified networks.

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Strategic Implications

This award may signal the National Guard's increasing focus on digital modernization and cybersecurity. GDIT's selection suggests confidence in its ability to provide resilient and modern networks, which could enhance the Guard's mission readiness and interoperability with active duty units.

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What Happened

General Dynamics Subsidiary To Modernize Enterprise Networks

General Dynamics Information Technology has been awarded a $1.3 billion contract to provide enterprise IT and cybersecurity capabilities for the Army National Guard and other federal partners. The contract, announced today, includes a one-year base period with six one-year option periods and will provide upgrades and new enterprise IT environments to support mission needs. GDIT will also operate and defend the Guard’s classified and unclassified networks. According to Brian Sheridan, GDIT senior vice president for Defense, the company looks forward to bringing its digital modernization, AI, and cyber capabilities to enhance the mission readiness of the Guard and its partners. The contract was first reported by Breaking Defense.

Source | Originally Published: August 7, 2026

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