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The U.S. Department of War awarded a five-year, roughly $9.7 billion blanket purchase agreement to Dell Federal Systems for a Microsoft ESA II CETA, providing enterprise-wide access to Microsoft 365, cloud subscriptions, and on‑prem licensing to modernize the department’s digital infrastructure and enable secure, interoperable CJADC2 from the Pentagon to the tactical edge, strengthening the Arsenal of Freedom.
The Defense Department invested $1 billion in L3Harris via convertible preferred securities that will convert into common stock in an IPO planned for the second half of 2026, creating a majority-owned missile-solutions unit with the government as an anchor investor but no board seats. The move aims to expand U.S. missile capacity, and L3Harris stock rose toward record closes amid a broader defense-focused rally, though congressional approval could be required for the government stake.
Secretary of War Pete Hegseth visited a Los Angeles-based space company during his 'Arsenal of Freedom' tour to promote rebuilding the US military's space capabilities and support the defense industrial base, emphasizing the need for speed and innovation to maintain American dominance in space.
Secretary of War Pete Hegseth's 'Arsenal of Freedom' tour aims to revitalize America's manufacturing sector and strengthen national security by emphasizing the importance of a robust Defense Industrial Base, promoting faster, innovative defense acquisition processes, and rallying the American workforce to support the peace through strength agenda.