IBM has announced its selection to support the U.S. Missile Defense Agency’s Scalable Homeland Innovative Enterprise Layered Defense (SHIELD) program. The indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) contract, with a ceiling value of $151 billion, is designed to enable the rapid delivery of innovative, mission-critical capabilities to the warfighter with enhanced speed and agility.
With nearly a century of experience supporting the U.S. federal government, IBM continues to deliver secure, mission-focused technologies that strengthen national defense. As part of the SHIELD program, IBM will leverage its expertise in advanced technologies, including AI-enabled sensing and analytics, to help defense agencies improve operational efficiency, decision-making, and mission outcomes. The company’s approach emphasizes built-in governance, interoperability, and mission-grade security to protect sensitive data while accelerating modernization efforts.
“IBM is proud to partner with the Missile Defense Agency to accelerate the delivery of advanced, mission-critical capabilities,” said Susan Wedge, Managing Partner, U.S. Federal Market for IBM. “By bringing the full depth of our expertise and cutting-edge technologies, we will help ensure the warfighter is equipped to respond with greater speed, agility, and confidence in an increasingly complex threat environment.”