Agile Defense to Drive Mission-Critical AI and Data Solutions Under New DoD Contract

MCLEAN, Va., June 26, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Agile Defense, a premier full-stack AI services provider driving mission outcomes, is pleased to announce it has been awarded the Accelerating Data and Artificial Intelligence (ADA) Teams Incident Response (IR) contract under the Department of Defense's Data Readiness for Artificial Intelligence Development (DRAID) Basic Ordering Agreement (BOA). Valued at $35 million, this two-year task order advances data readiness in support of artificial intelligence operations across all 11 Combatant Commands and the Joint Chiefs of Staff, supporting the Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence Office (CDAO).

The award was issued to ByteCubed LLC, now integrated into Agile Defense, highlighting the company's strategic expansion following its January 2025 acquisition of IntelliBridge. The unified team is bringing cutting-edge capabilities to life through a warfighter-centric approach by prioritizing the operator at the tactical edge; ensuring that data, tools, and insights are delivered quickly, embedded with units, and grounded in real operational workflows.

"This award is a clear validation of our ability to evolve quickly and deliver at the speed of mission," said Rick Wagner, Chief Executive Officer of Agile Defense. "It demonstrates how we purposefully fuse innovation, agility, and an unwavering commitment to the warfighter. Agile Defense was built for this moment, equipping our national security partners with the data, tools, and decision advantage they need to stay ahead."

The contract also highlights the growing success of Agile Labs, Agile Defense's internal innovation hub, and its ability to rapidly prototype and deploy secure, reliable AI and data solutions. As the engine behind the company's research, development, and solution engineering efforts, Agile Labs integrates artificial intelligence, data science, and human-centered design to deliver mission-aligned capabilities at speed and scale.

"There's real energy behind building solutions that actually work for the people who need them most," said Michael Pansky, Chief Product Officer at Agile Defense. "We are not just checking boxes. We are delivering outcomes. This award gives us the opportunity to scale that mindset across the Department of Defense and prove that when you listen closely, move fast, and design with the end-user in mind, you can drive real, measurable impact."

This award also presents immediate career opportunities, as the ADA-IR program adds dozens of roles for AI engineers, data scientists, product managers, and mission-driven designers. Agile Defense is actively recruiting both government-experienced professionals and top industry talent who are ready to innovate and deliver meaningful impact, from the tactical edge to the enterprise. Explore open positions at AgileDefense.com/careers , and apply today.

About Agile Defense:

Agile Defense stands at the forefront of innovation, driving advanced capabilities and solutions tailored to the most critical national security and civilian missions. With more than 2,000 teammates operating in North America, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East, Agile Defense supports our customer missions around the globe. Our collaborative and multi-disciplinary teams bring creativity and flexibility to developing advanced digital transformation, cyber, data analytics and AI solutions. We are not afraid to take on the most difficult challenges because we know that together, we can accomplish anything. Learn more at AgileDefense.com. 

SOURCE Agile Defense