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General Dynamics Wins $1.25 Billion IT Contract to Support U.S. Army in Europe and Africa

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General Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT), the tech services arm of defense giant General Dynamics, announced it has been awarded a $1.25 billion contract to provide long-term IT and communications support for the U.S. Army’s operations in Europe and Africa.

The contract — part of the Enterprise Mission Information Technology Services 2 (EMITS 2) task order — was awarded in September and includes a five-month transition period followed by seven optional years of service.

Under the EMITS 2 program, GDIT will deliver a range of capabilities, including:

  • Enterprise IT and communications infrastructure,

  • Mission command support services,

  • Assistance for Army headquarters, subordinate commands, NATO units, and allied partners operating across both continents.

The new contract underscores GDIT’s expanding role as a core technology partner for U.S. defense operations abroad. It comes just one week after the company announced a separate $1.5 billion modernization contract with U.S. Strategic Command (STRATCOM), focused on improving efficiency and cutting costs through AI-driven integration and enterprise system upgrades.

GDIT President Amy Gilliland said earlier this year that the firm’s mission is to “deliver secure, resilient technology solutions that strengthen national defense operations globally.”

With the U.S. military increasingly emphasizing digital transformation, data security, and battlefield connectivity, GDIT’s dual contracts position the company as a central player in shaping how the Department of Defense deploys advanced IT and AI capabilities across global theaters.

Defense Tech Startup Epirus Raises $250 Million to Scale Anti-Drone Weapons

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Epirus, a defense technology startup, has raised $250 million in its Series D funding round to scale up the production of its anti-drone weapons. The company did not disclose its valuation for this round, though it was previously valued at $1.35 billion during its Series C funding, which raised $200 million.

The timing of this funding comes amid a surge in demand for defense technologies following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine nearly three years ago. Epirus secured a $66 million contract in 2023 to supply its flagship anti-drone system, Leonidas, to the U.S. Army.

Based in Torrance, California, Epirus specializes in developing weapons capable of destroying unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) using advanced technologies like lasers and microwaves.

The oversubscribed round was co-led by venture capital firm 8VC and Washington Harbour Partners LP, with participation from General Dynamics Land Systems, a division of U.S. defense giant General Dynamics. This funding brings Epirus’ total raised capital to over $550 million.

Epirus plans to use the funds to expand into international and commercial markets, strengthen its supply chain, and grow its workforce. The company will also open a new simulation center in Oklahoma to train soldiers in counter-drone warfare.