General Dynamics Information Technology announced a strategic collaboration with NightDragon, a security technology investment firm, to accelerate U.S. government adoption of emerging security technologies.

The partnership will connect cybersecurity, national security and defense companies in NightDragon's portfolio with government programs supported by GDIT. The collaboration targets technology insertion in areas including artificial intelligence, cybersecurity and autonomy across air, sea, land, space and cyber domains.

GDIT has secured more than $120 million in contracts through existing partnerships with NightDragon portfolio companies, including Horizon3.ai, for cybersecurity projects at military installations, according to the announcement.

"Our collaboration with NightDragon reinforces our commitment to bringing the latest commercial technology to address federal agencies' toughest mission challenges," said Amy Gilliland, GDIT's president.

Dave DeWalt, NightDragon's founder and chief executive, said the partnership combines his firm's investment in emerging technologies with GDIT's scale and mission expertise to accelerate innovation deployment for national security challenges.

The agreement expands GDIT's emerging technology program, which partnered with dozens of new technology companies last year to develop proofs of concept for mission integration. GDIT operates as a business unit of General Dynamics (NYSE: GD), which reported $52.6 billion in revenue for 2025 and employs more than 110,000 people globally.

NightDragon focuses on growth and late-stage investments in cybersecurity, defense, safety and national security technologies. The firm was founded by DeWalt, whose background includes leadership roles at technology companies including McAfee, Mandiant and FireEye.