By Zacks Equity Research
Publication Date: 2026-02-02 15:46:00
International Business Machines Corporation IBM has partnered with Contiem, a global provider of content software and services, to support the UK Ministry of Defence’s (MoD’s) Defence Equipment Engineering Asset Management System (DEEAMS) program. The deal strengthens IBM’s position as a key government partner, highlighting its expertise in AI and defence IT.
IBM has secured a £320 million contract to deliver the DEEAMS program, which will replace 17 legacy systems with a single AI-driven platform for managing defence equipment across land, air, and naval assets. The program is expected to generate more than £1 billion in long-term savings by reducing IT costs, improving maintenance, and supporting the MoD’s digital transformation.
IBM will design, develop, and deliver the platform, while supervising systems integration, AI, cloud, and security, and coordinating partners like Contiem to ensure accurate and reliable defence equipment data across all domains.
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