General Dynamics Information Technology awarded $922M contract

General Dynamics Information Technology, a business unit of General Dynamics, announced that it was awarded a $922M contract to modernize the U.S. Central Command’s enterprise IT infrastructure. The new contract, awarded in February by the General Services Administration, has a one-year base period and five option years. 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.