Leidos will be in charge of supplying goods to British forces for another year as the UK Ministry of Defence extends its logistics contract through June 2029.
The extension covers the Logistics Commodities and Services Transformation (LCST) program, which Leidos has managed since 2015.
The company handles more than 70,000 NATO Stock Numbers and supports distribution to over 600 locations worldwide. It also manages the Defence Fulfilment Centre at MoD Donnington.
During the extension, Leidos will continue managing inventory and distribution while working with the ministry and its suppliers to improve supply chain visibility, digital systems, and resilience. The company has supported military logistics through the COVID-19 pandemic, global supply disruptions, and urgent requirements linked to the war in Ukraine.
“LCST plays an important role in providing reliable and resilient logistics support, helping ensure the UK Armed Forces have the supplies they need to operate with confidence at home and overseas,” Leidos UK and Europe CEO Adam Clarke said.
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Leidos’ contract extension comes as the UK steps up efforts to strengthen military logistics and keep equipment and supplies moving during high-intensity conflict.
In July, British Army personnel completed a two-week training program on autonomous logistics. The training prepared soldiers from the Royal Logistic Corps to operate autonomous supply convoys under Project MAIA, which is assessing autonomous systems for future military logistics.
In April, the UK held a defense supply chain wargame involving defense officials and companies including Boeing, KNDS, MBDA, Rheinmetall, and Tekever. The exercise simulated sustained demand for military equipment to identify production bottlenecks, capacity limits, and supply chain dependencies that could affect the availability of critical materiel.
Earlier, in February, the UK tested low-cost methods to speed up munitions handling under Programme OUTLOAD at Defence Munitions Kineton. The trials examined how technology and changes to existing processes could accelerate ammunition distribution and improve readiness without major infrastructure investments.