Unmanned systems leader AeroVironment is set to acquire Tomahawk Robotics, known for its AI-driven robotic control systems. The $120 million deal aims to streamline unmanned systems by uniting both companies’ technology on a single platform. This integration will allow military personnel to operate a range of connected robotic solutions more efficiently. Tomahawk Robotics’ Kinesis Ecosystem, featuring an AI-enhanced and open architecture control system, plays a pivotal role in this transformation.
Wahid Nawabi, AeroVironment’s CEO, intends to integrate Tomahawk Robotics into the company’s small UAS (SUAS) business unit, with no workforce or facility changes in Florida. The move will also introduce Tomahawk Robotics solutions to AeroVironment’s vast network spanning over 55 allied nations. The acquisition represents a strategic synergy between Tomahawk Robotics’ Kinesis platform and AeroVironment’s technology, creating a robust common controller for unmanned systems. Tomahawk Robotics’ Kinesis control system has already been integrated into AeroVironment’s small unmanned aircraft family of systems, demonstrating its potential for further innovation. Brad Truesdell, CEO of Tomahawk Robotics, emphasizes the commitment to meeting warfighters’ needs and expanding the reach of their solutions through this collaboration. This acquisition is expected to enhance AeroVironment’s ability to support various platforms and deliver tailored solutions while enabling interconnected soldiers with a Common Operating Picture through AI and autonomy.
Contract Opportunities to Watch: CACI
CACI International Inc secures a substantial five-year contract, CRIC-ES, valued at up to $125 million, reaffirming its 30-year partnership with the Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division (NAWCAD). This award highlights CACI’s pivotal role in delivering cutting-edge C5ISR solutions, from engineering and design to rapid prototyping and integration, serving vital missions and ensuring our warfighters have the technology they need to excel in today’s ever-evolving landscape.
“CACI has a long history with the Navy, and we are proud of the NAWCAD’s continued confidence in us as the most proficient provider to meet the C5ISR needs of our warfighters,” said John Mengucci, CACI President and Chief Executive Officer. “Our dedicated team will continue to deliver mission-specific, advanced solutions at a rapid pace to ensure the success of the Navy’s crisis responders.”
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Parsons Corporation has completed its acquisition of Sealing Technologies, Inc. (SealingTech) for up to $200 million. SealingTech, a Maryland-based cyber and technology firm founded in 2012, brings expanded customer reach within the Department of Defense and Intelligence Community to Parsons. This acquisition bolsters Parsons’ capabilities in defensive cyber operations, AI-powered integrated mission solutions, edge computing, critical infrastructure protection, and secure data management. The strategic move aligns with Parsons’ growth strategy, emphasizing accretive acquisitions with strong financial performance and valuable intellectual property. Approximately 150 SealingTech employees, 70% of whom hold security clearances, will join Parsons’ Defense & Intelligence business unit, augmenting its capacity across Federal Solutions and Critical Infrastructure segments.
