BigBear.ai joins Hardy Dynamics in Army AI project

Published 06/05/2025, 14:22
BigBear.ai joins Hardy Dynamics in Army AI project

MCLEAN, Va. - BigBear.ai (NYSE: BBAI), a $935 million market cap player in AI-driven decision intelligence, has partnered with Hardy Dynamics to bolster a U.S. Army initiative known as Project Linchpin. The company’s stock has shown remarkable volatility, delivering over 100% returns in the past year according to InvestingPro data. This collaboration, under a Direct-to-Phase II Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) contract awarded to Hardy Dynamics, aims to integrate advanced AI technologies into the Army’s future warfighting capabilities, particularly focusing on secure communication and coordination among unmanned aerial system (UAS) swarms over extended ranges. With annual revenue of $160 million and 9.4% revenue growth in the last twelve months, BigBear.ai continues to expand its technological capabilities.

The partnership brings together BigBear.ai’s expertise in AI, data, and sensor orchestration with Hardy Dynamics’ advanced AI capabilities for defense applications. BigBear.ai’s platform, ConductorOS, will be instrumental in ensuring interoperability between various autonomous systems and developing adaptive machine learning algorithms. These algorithms are designed to enhance operational agility and mission effectiveness by learning from and responding to dynamic environments.

Kevin McAleenan, CEO of BigBear.ai, emphasized the alignment of this initiative with the U.S. Secretary of the Army and Chief of Staff of the Army’s transformation goals, which include closing the counter-unmanned aerial systems (C-sUAS) capability gap and integrating AI into command and control nodes to expedite decision-making.

Kyle Hardy, CEO of Hardy Dynamics, expressed honor in supporting the U.S. Army’s modernization efforts, acknowledging the significance of AI in the future of warfare.

The Project Linchpin initiative is a strategic effort by the Department of Defense to revolutionize the use of autonomous systems, allowing for distributed, AI-driven decision-making at the edge and facilitating more coordinated multi-domain operations.

This news is based on a press release statement and should be viewed as a forward-looking statement, subject to various risks and uncertainties, including changes in government policies, funding, and other factors that could affect the actual results of the collaboration. BigBear.ai is publicly traded on the NYSE under the symbol BBAI. According to InvestingPro analysis, the company currently appears overvalued based on its Fair Value assessment. InvestingPro subscribers have access to 10 additional key insights about BBAI, comprehensive financial metrics, and an in-depth Pro Research Report that provides actionable intelligence for smarter investing decisions. For more information about the companies involved, visit their respective websites.

In other recent news, BigBear.ai Holdings reported its first-quarter 2025 earnings, revealing a revenue increase of 4.9% to $34.8 million, although this figure fell short of the $40.24 million expected by analysts. The company also posted a larger-than-expected loss with an earnings per share (EPS) of -$0.25, missing the forecasted EPS of -$0.05. Despite these setbacks, BigBear.ai’s backlog at the end of the quarter rose to $385 million, marking a significant 30.1% year-over-year increase. Cantor Fitzgerald adjusted its financial outlook for BigBear.ai, reducing the 12-month price target from $6.00 to $5.00, while maintaining an Overweight rating. This revision was attributed to concerns over the broader macroeconomic environment. The company reaffirmed its financial guidance for 2025, projecting revenue growth between 1.1% and 13.7%, signaling a steady outlook despite current economic challenges. Additionally, BigBear.ai has been focusing on expanding its AI infrastructure and developing mission-ready AI solutions, which are crucial strategic initiatives for the company. The firm’s cash and cash equivalents increased to $108 million from $81 million in the same quarter last year, providing more financial flexibility.

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