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Feb 25, 2026 4:01 PM

IBM Scores Major Defense Contract To Digitize Military Commissaries

International Business Machines Corp. (NYSE:IBM) stock rose Wednesday following the announcement of a significant contract with the Department of War’s Defense Commissary Agency.

Secures $112M Defense Commissary Contract

Under the agreement, IBM will upgrade the existing Electronic Shelf Label (ESL) system at 177 U.S. commissaries and install new systems at 58 overseas locations in 12 countries, with a ceiling value of $112 million over five years.

The contract includes providing hardware maintenance, software licenses, and ongoing support for existing ESL infrastructure, which emphasizes IBM’s commitment to innovation within the defense retail ecosystem.

The overseas installations are expected to begin in early 2026, marking a significant step in advancing digital retail infrastructure for the Department of War.

This deal aims to ...