IBM has secured a significant Indefinite-Delivery/Indefinite-Quantity (IDIQ) contract worth up to $151 billion with the U.S. Missile Defense Agency (MDA) for its SHIELD program, leveraging its expertise in AI, hybrid cloud, and security. This landmark agreement follows strong fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 financial results, which exceeded analyst expectations. The company is also moving forward with its strategic acquisition of Confluent, set for a shareholder vote, and projects over 5% revenue growth for 2026.
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IBM Secures Landmark Defense Contract Following Strong Quarterly Performance
IBM has secured a significant Indefinite-Delivery/Indefinite-Quantity (IDIQ) contract worth up to $151 billion with the U.S. Missile Defense Agency (MDA) for its SHIELD program, leveraging its expertise in AI, hybrid cloud, and security. This landmark agreement follows strong fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 financial results, which exceeded analyst expectations. The company is also moving forward with its strategic acquisition of Confluent, set for a shareholder vote, and projects over 5% revenue growth for 2026.