Leidos Awarded $2.7 Billion Contract for Hypersonic Weapons

On May 12, 2026, Leidos announced it was awarded a $2.7 billion contract by the U.S. Army to speed up the production of hypersonic weapons for the Army and Navy. The contract brings together the Thermal Protection Shield and Common Hypersonic Glide Body programs into one project to make development more organized and efficient. The goal is to move these weapons from the testing phase into full production while helping modernize the military.

The hypersonic system uses special thermal protection technology that can survive the intense heat produced during high-speed flights. The contract aims to strengthen the supply chain for important components and shorten production time so the military can meet operational demands more effectively.