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Agile Defense Secures Contract to Support CDAO Agentic AI Development

Agile Defense announced on May 7, 2026 that it secured a contract through the Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence Office Tradewinds acquisition ecosystem. The company will support the Enterprise Mission Area within CDAO on agentic AI development. Agile Defense is a provider of digital transformation, cybersecurity, data analytics and AI solutions.

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, May 7, 2026 — Agile Defense announced that it has secured a contract to support the Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence Office. The company will work on agentic AI development for the Enterprise Mission Area within CDAO through the Tradewinds acquisition ecosystem.

Agile Defense is a provider of digital transformation, cybersecurity, data analytics and AI solutions. The contract was announced on the same day it was secured. No financial terms were disclosed in the announcement.

The agreement focuses on advancing agentic AI capabilities.

These systems are designed to operate with greater autonomy to complete complex tasks. The work will take place within the Enterprise Mission Area of CDAO. Agile Defense stated that the contract positions the company to deliver specialized support in artificial intelligence. The company has existing expertise in data analytics and AI solutions.

Key Facts

May 7, 2026
Contract announced in McLean, Virginia
Agile Defense
Provider of AI and cybersecurity solutions
CDAO
Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence Office
Tradewinds
Acquisition ecosystem used for contract
Enterprise Mission Area
Specific CDAO section supported

Potential Impact

  1. 01

    CDAO gains additional industry support for developing autonomous AI systems.

  2. 02

    The contract expands Agile Defense's work in government AI projects.

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PublishedMay 7, 2026, 7:25 PM
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