Telos Secures $13.5 Million Contract to Continue Support of Air Force Intelligence Community Cyber Operations

ASHBURN, Va., Oct. 05, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Telos Corporation (NASDAQ: TLS), a leading provider of cyber, cloud and enterprise security solutions for the world’s most security-conscious organizations, today announced it has been awarded a three-year, $13.5 million contract by the 16th Air Force to provide continued support for U.S. Air Force Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (AF ISR) systems operating across the Air Force Intelligence Community (AF IC).

Under the contract, Telos will deliver Xacta^® license maintenance, training and cyber services that help sustain the security, compliance and operational readiness of mission-critical intelligence systems supporting the Air Force Intelligence Community.

"Protecting Air Force intelligence systems requires both proven technology and deep cyber expertise,” said John B. Wood, chairman and CEO of Telos. “We're proud to continue supporting this mission with our Xacta platform and the experienced professionals who help customers maintain secure, compliant and mission-ready environments."

Telos' Xacta platform automates cyber governance, risk and compliance (GRC) processes, helping organizations accelerate security authorizations, reduce manual effort and maintain continuous compliance. Combined with Telos' cyber services and training expertise, Xacta helps defense and intelligence organizations strengthen cybersecurity and sustain mission-critical operations across some of the nation's most demanding environments. To learn more about Xacta, visit https://www.telos.com/xacta.

About Telos Corporation
Telos Corporation (NASDAQ: TLS) empowers and protects the world’s most security-conscious organizations with efficient, adaptable, and secure solutions that safeguard people, systems, and information. We deliver advanced capabilities across cyber governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) with Xacta^®; identity and biometric solutions; secure networks and communications; and TSA PreCheck^® enrollment services. Serving the U.S. federal government, regulated industries, and global enterprises, Telos helps customers stay ahead of evolving threats, accelerate compliance, and achieve mission success. Driven by purpose and guided by our core values, we build trusted partnerships, deliver superior solutions, and help create a more secure, interconnected world. Learn more at https://www.telos.com.   

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