Core Insights - Science Applications International Corp. (SAIC) has been awarded a $928 million contract for the Hyper-Innovative Operational Prototype Engineering (HOPE) 2.0 to support the U.S. Air Force Tactical Exploitation of National Capabilities (AF TENCAP) [1][3] - The contract will span five years, starting in July 2025, and aims to enhance warfighting capabilities through rapid prototype development and mission integration [1][3][6] Company Overview - SAIC is a leading mission integrator with a focus on technology and innovation, serving defense, space, civilian, and intelligence markets [7] - The company has approximately 24,000 employees and annual revenues of about $7.5 billion [8] Contract Details - The HOPE 2.0 contract will integrate Intelligence Community capabilities with urgent Department of Defense (DoD) operational needs, providing comprehensive Research, Development, Test, and Evaluation (RDT&E) services [3][4] - SAIC will collaborate with over a dozen defense companies to deliver advanced technology to DoD Combatant Commands [5] Strategic Importance - The contract aligns with the DoD's Software Acquisition Pathway and addresses national priorities such as deterrence in the Pacific [6] - SAIC's efforts will focus on maintaining decision dominance through sensor and data fusion, improving command and control decisions, and enhancing battlespace awareness [9]