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Leidos lands $798M AMDT3 contract with Sierra Space, boosting defense backlog

Aug 3, 2026, 1:03 PM EDT1 sourcesAI-analyzed
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Direct contract award and broadened SDA involvement typically drive near-term upside risk-reduction and backlog visibility for defense suppliers like LDOS; history shows such awards can lead to modest to material re-ratings if revenue visibility improves.

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Leidos was chosen to supply infrared sensors, onboard signal processing and mission support for Sierra Space's AMDT3 Tracking Layer, a key element of SDA's proliferated LEO missile-defense architecture. Valued at about $798 million, the award extends Leidos' involvement across Tranches 0-2 and increases near-term revenue visibility amid broader NorthStar 2030 space sensing growth.

  • Leidos to provide infrared sensors for SDA AMDT3.
  • AMDT3 contract valued at $798 million. Strengthens Leidos' space defense backlog.
  • Leidos has operated Tranche 0 payloads since 2023. Expanding into Tranche 3 with AMDT3.
  • NorthStar 2030 expands Leidos' space sensing footprint. Potential recurring defense revenue.

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