Trident Solutions has acquired Ibeos, a developer of space-qualified power systems, flight computers, processing and data storage units, and high-density batteries, in an undisclosed deal.
The acquisition expands Trident’s space technology portfolio and its ability to deliver power, computing and networking solutions to government and commercial space customers, the company said.
Trident CEO Lorin Hattrup called the transaction a key step toward building an integrated space electronics platform delivering next-generation power, computing and networking solutions.
“By adding Ibeos’ power and battery technologies and combining our edge processor product portfolios we are better positioned to support the demand for increasingly complex space missions with flexible, scalable, and interoperable solutions,” he said. “This enables our partners to outpace threats, integrate faster, and accelerate mission success.”
Trident will expand its presence supporting national security space missions including Golden Dome, space domain awareness, ISR and space superiority, as well as civil and commercial customers.
Ibeos will continue to serve its existing customers and programs, while benefiting from Trident’s operational scale and maturity, high-volume production capabilities, investment resources and platform infrastructure. The Trident/Ibeos combination will enable closer collaboration between engineering teams and support the development of next-generation, radiation-hardened solutions.
“The combination of Trident and Ibeos creates a space electronics provider positioned to provide best-value solutions at scale for the next generation of proliferated satellite architectures,” said John Bevilacqua, founder and CEO of Ibeos. “Bringing the two companies together allows us to leverage our core strengths, scale together, and increase agility to meet the fast-moving and evolving requirements of our national security and commercial customers.”
King & Spalding LLP and Morrison & Foerster LLP were legal counsel to Trident. Holland & Knight LLP was legal counsel to Ibeos.