Heller made the comments during Amentum’s fiscal second-quarter 2026 earnings call on May 12. His opening remarks focused on employees supporting customers around the world before turning specifically to the company’s presence in the Middle East.
“In particular, I want to recognize our teams in the Middle East and the families who support them,” Heller said. “In these environments, our employees are working side by side with our customers to deliver reliable outcomes in high-consequence missions.”
Heller did not identify the customers involved, the countries where Amentum personnel are operating or the nature of the missions. He also did not disclose contracts, program values or other financial details linked specifically to the company’s Middle East activities in the available transcript.
The comments nevertheless gave the Middle East unusual prominence at the start of Amentum’s quarterly presentation. Heller tied the company’s ability to perform in such environments to the technical expertise, innovation and operational capabilities of its workforce.
“Our employees” are what enable Amentum to “consistently deliver for our customers in the moments that matter most,” Heller said. The statement framed operational execution as a central part of the company’s relationship with customers handling demanding missions.
Personnel protection was another focus of Heller’s remarks. “Their safety and well-being remain our top priority,” he said, referring to Amentum employees working in the region.
The Middle East comments came as Amentum reported $3.5 billion in second-quarter revenue and continued strong business-development activity. Heller said the company recorded strong net bookings and robust proposal activity during the quarter.
Amentum provided no additional detail in the available transcript on the scope or duration of the Middle East missions. Heller’s remarks instead focused on the company’s deployed workforce and its ability to deliver reliable outcomes for customers operating in high-consequence environments.
