Company will leverage cloud, AI/ML and zero
trust capabilities to strengthen operational readiness
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CHURCH, Va., March 28,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- General Dynamics Information
Technology (GDIT), a business unit of General Dynamics (NYSE:GD),
announced today that it was awarded a $922
million contract to modernize the U.S. Central Command's
(CENTCOM) enterprise IT infrastructure. The new contract, awarded
in February by the General Services Administration, has a
one-year base period and five option years.
CENTCOM directs and enables military operations and activities
with allies and partners to increase regional security and
stability in support of enduring U.S. interests. With an area of
responsibility covering 21 nations in Northeast Africa, the Middle East, Central and South Asia, CENTCOM requires a cutting-edge
enterprise IT network environment that connects data and systems to
highly mobile warfighters to successfully execute current and
future missions.
Under this contract, GDIT will operationalize enterprise data
through artificial intelligence/machine learning technologies to
improve decision-making, transition CENTCOM to a new cloud
environment, and enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of its
networks. The company will also leverage its zero trust
capabilities to bolster CENTCOM's cyber defenses and protect
against future cyber threats.
"Technological innovation is critical to promoting stability and
protecting our national security interests in this strategically
important region," said Brian
Sheridan, GDIT's senior vice president for Defense Division.
"We look forward to delivering advanced solutions to enable CENTCOM
to be better connected and prepared in support of its
missions."
GDIT is a business unit of General Dynamics, a global aerospace
and defense company that offers a broad portfolio of products and
services in business aviation; ship construction and repair; land
combat vehicles, weapons systems and munitions; and technology
products and services. General Dynamics employs more than 100,000
people worldwide and generated $42.3
billion in revenue in 2023. More information about General
Dynamics Information Technology is available at www.gdit.com. More
information about General Dynamics is available
at www.gd.com.
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