Virginia Beach, VA (PRNewswire) —
Legion Global, a veteran-led IT solutions provider, today announced a strategic partnership with Leidos (NYSE: LDOS) to support the Service Management, Integration, and Transport (SMIT) contract, providing critical IT services to the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps.
Under this partnership, Legion Global will focus its support on the Marine Corps Enterprise Network (MCEN), leveraging its expertise in defense-oriented IT solutions to enhance the operational capabilities of the Marine Corps.
“We are excited to partner with Leidos on this vital contract,” said Tyler Haught, President of Legion Global. “Our team’s combined military experience and technical prowess position us uniquely to deliver innovative solutions that will strengthen the Marine Corps’ network infrastructure and support their mission-critical operations.”
The SMIT contract, awarded to Leidos, aims to modernize and maintain the Navy and Marine Corps’ IT networks, ensuring robust, secure, and efficient communication systems. Legion Global’s role will specifically target the optimization and security of the MCEN, aligning with the Department of Defense’s broader network modernization strategies.
This collaboration underscores Legion Global’s commitment to supporting the Department of Defense with state-of-the-art IT solutions while fostering growth opportunities for its employees. The partnership is expected to create new jobs and expand Legion Global’s footprint in the defense IT sector.