Leidos rolls out SATCOM tool to boost combat connectivity and effectiveness

Leidos said combatants across the Department of War are gaining improved access to satellite communications through the Joint Management Tool, developed with the Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) and U.S. Space Command. The cloud-based platform provides operators real-time visibility into global SATCOM resources, bolsters situational awareness and connectivity for forces worldwide, and is intended to let teams concentrate on mission execution.

An automated dashboard is expected to cut command-level reporting and analysis time by up to 85%, potentially saving hundreds of hours annually.

“The JMT brings clarity to complex satellite communications, giving operators faster, more reliable access to the data they need to make decisions,” said Paul Welch, senior vice president of digital modernization at Leidos. “This work underscores our role in operating, sustaining and defending the most critical networks supporting U.S. defense missions globally.”

The tool consolidates service requests and operational oversight in an enterprise environment spanning combatant commands, military services and defense agencies. It replaces a legacy system first fielded by DISA in 2004 and was developed and deployed in one year.

Built with telecommunications commercial-off-the-shelf modules, the system adopts a modular architecture for rapid updates, scalability and flexibility as operational needs evolve, furthering the Pentagon’s use of commercial software solutions.

Leidos said the effort aligns with its NorthStar 2030 strategy and its focus on mission-focused modernization.