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Leidos Wins $127M Army ARTEMIS ISR Contract

September 22, 2026

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Key Takeaways

Leidos wins up to $127M Army ARTEMIS ISR contract.
Contract extends ARTEMIS ISR operations through summer 2027.
Leidos provides contractor-owned, contractor-operated ISR capability.
Award advances Leidos' NorthStar 2030 strategy.

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Strategic Implications

This award may indicate the US Army's continued reliance on contractor-owned ISR capabilities, which could benefit Leidos and similar contractors. The extension of ARTEMIS operations suggests a growing need for airborne intelligence in European Command, which may signal increased investment in defense technologies.

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What Happened

US Army Awards Leidos Extended Airborne Intelligence Contract

Leidos has been awarded a US Army contract valued at up to $127 million to continue operating the ARTEMIS airborne intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) system. The award extends ARTEMIS ISR operations in the US European Command area of responsibility through the summer of 2027, with two additional option years. Leidos provides a comprehensive contractor-owned, contractor-operated ISR capability built around a modified Bombardier Challenger 650 aircraft. This contract was first reported by Unknown Source.

Source | Originally Published: September 22, 2026

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