AeroVironment Finalizes BlueHalo Acquisition, Broadens Defense Tech Reach
AeroVironment has completed its transaction with BlueHalo, strengthening its position as a global defense technology leader with integrated capabilities across air, land, sea, space and cyber. Wahid Nawabi, AeroVironment chairman, president and CEO, said the deal positions the company to move forward as a more unified organization with the scale, talent and technology to lead
Arlington Capital Partners Forms GRVTY with Katie Selbe at the Helm
Arlington Capital Partners has formed GRVTY, a defense technology solutions company for national security missions across the Defense Department, intelligence community and homeland security. GRVTY is led by CEO Katie Selbe, who held senior leadership roles at two Arlington portfolio companies. “At a time when the country is facing an increasingly complex national security environment,
Tyto Athene Completes MindPoint Group Acquisition
Tyto Athene, LLC, an Arlington Capital Partners portfolio company, finalized its acquisition of MindPoint Group on June 30. As part of the acquisition, Patti Chanthaphone, president of MindPoint, will serve as federal civilian group president of Tyto and lead its federal solutions business and help with future growth and cyber initiatives. “In a world where
CBRE Completes Acquisition of J&J Worldwide Services
CBRE Group, Inc., has completed its acquisition of Arlington Capital Partners-backed J&J Worldwide Services. J&J serves the Defense Department through long-term, fixed-price contracts. It employs over 3,300 people globally, and serves over 250 hospitals, clinics and military installations around the world ⏤ including Brooke Army Medical Center, Walter Reed National Military Medical Center and the
BlueHalo to Acquire Eqlipse Technologies
BlueHalo announced it will acquire Eqlipse Technologies, a provider of products and solutions to the Defense Department and the intelligence community. BlueHalo will deliver enhanced scale and broader capabilities to its customers, accelerating the development and fielding of advanced defense technologies, according to the company. The combined entity will have nearly 2,400 employees across 11
Avenu Insights & Analytics Acquires Judicial Innovations
Avenu Insights & Analytics, which offers revenue recovery and administrative solutions for state and local governments, has bought Judicial Innovations. This is Avenu’s second purchase of a payment solution company in 2024, highlighting its dedication to improving government payment technologies and expanding its justice solution offerings. Avenu is owned by Arlington Capital Partners, a private
Arlington Capital Partners Closes Latest Fund at $3.8B
Arlington Capital Partners has completed fundraising for its latest fund, Arlington Capital Partners VI. The fund reached its hard cap, gathering $3.8 billion in total capital commitments, surpassing the initial target of $3.25 billion. Experiencing significant oversubscription, Fund VI is the largest in the firm’s 25-year history. “The success of this fundraise is a testament
BlueHalo Buys Ipsolon Research, Strengthens Next Gen Defense Tech Platform
Arlington Capital Partners-backed BlueHalo announced it has acquired Ipsolon Research. Founded in 2018, Ipsolon designs and manufactures high-performance, ultra-small form factor software-defined radios for use in mission-critical spaces constrained by harsh environments. “As SDRs continue to become more critical and ubiquitous in the development of next generation technology across the full portfolio of BlueHalo’s products,
Katie Selbe Named COO of Newly Formed Eqlipse Technologies
Arlington Capital Partners announced the formation of Eqlipse Technologies, a company focused on full-spectrum cyber and signals intelligence engineering; digital operations and identity management; and cutting-edge research and development. Eqlipse already has more than 600 employees and over $200 million in revenue. Katie Selbe, formerly BlueHalo chief operating officer, is Eqlipse’s COO. Eqlipse will deliver end-to-end
Arlington Capital Partners Inks Deal to Buy MCR
Private equity firm Arlington Capital Partners has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Virginia-based MCR LLC. MCR provides cost analysis and engineering and software development expertise to customers in defense, intelligence and critical civilian agencies, as well as to international customers. “MCR has established itself as a preeminent provider of differentiated systems engineering and integration
BlueHalo Buys Intelligent Automation, Inc.
BlueHalo has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Intelligent Automation, Inc., enhancing its technical capabilities and intellectual property. Maryland-based Intelligent Automation, Inc. provides advanced technology development and productized solutions in artificial intelligence and machine learning, cybersecurity, hypersonics, space, 5G, data analytics and radio frequency. The company serves a variety of customers across the Defense
ACG National Capital Announces Corporate Growth Awards Winners
During a Sept. 2 virtual gala, ACG National Capital announced its Corporate Growth Awards winners, dealmakers who make the region and its business community one of the fastest-growing and successful areas in the nation. Awards are given to business leaders, deal teams and companies who successfully crafted and executed growth strategies and deals during the
KBR to Expand Portfolio with Centauri Purchase
Professional services and solutions provider KBR, Inc. has entered into a definitive agreement with private equity firm Arlington Capital Partners, under which KBR will acquire technology solutions provider Centauri, LLC for approximately $800 million (net of tax benefits) in cash. KBR President and CEO Stuart Bradie said the transaction aligns with KBR’s strategy of upping its
Triumph Group Sells Composites Business to Arlington Capital Partners
Triumph Group recently announced the sale of its composites operations to Arlington Capital Partners, a deal that includes Triumph Aerospace Structures composites locations in Georgia and Thailand. These two locations cover approximately 800,000 square feet of factory space, employ around 600 people, and provide engine composite fabrications and assemblies across commercial, business jet and defense
AEgis Technologies Acquires EMRC Heli
An Arlington Capital Partners’ portfolio company, engineering and technology firm AEgis Technologies Group has announced the acquisition of small unmanned aerial systems manufacturer EMRC Heli. “The acquisition of EMRC Heli to the AEgis platform deepens our offering to our existing markets while enabling us to offer complete platform-to-payload solutions and rapidly integrate new advanced capabilities
AEgis Technologies Buys Excivity, Expands Cyber, Intel Business
Defense- and national security-focused engineering and technology firm AEgis Technologies has acquired technology provider Excivity, Inc. in a move AEgis says strengthens its cyber and intelligence mission area, according to an April 6 company announcement. Excivity was founded in 2006 and creates and deploys mission-enabling technologies like specialized security applications and situational awareness tool sets
Arlington Capital Partners to Invest in AEgis Technologies; Jonathan Moneymaker Tapped as AEgis CEO
Private equity firm Arlington Capital Partners has bought a majority share of AEgis Technologies as part of a strategic partnership that will also bring on Jonathan Moneymaker as the latter company’s CEO. “AEgis has established itself as a preeminent provider of differentiated solutions that address critical national security objectives in the domains of space superiority,
Centauri’s Dennis Kelly is Eager to Help Solve Problems, Protect the Nation and Pursue His Passion
Dennis Kelly, a U.S. Navy veteran with more than 30 years of private sector experience, has a knack and an intrinsic drive for solving problems, whether it’s with a team of industry professionals or fellow sailors — and as long as he’s helping to protect the country in some way. Kelly is the president and
Tyto Athene Adds Kevin McLaughlin to Executive Advisory Board
Retired Air Force Lt. Gen. Kevin McLaughlin has joined Tyto Athene’s Executive Advisory Board and will assist the company’s growth in both Defense Department and cybersecurity strategies. The board is tasked with counseling Tyto Athene on acquisition strategies, government relations and market capitalization opportunities. “We are honored to have Kevin join our EAB,” said Jeff Murray, CEO
Octo Consulting Gains Arlington Capital Partners Investment, Appoints New Leadership
Arlington Capital Partners announced its investment in Octo Consulting Group, Inc., which has just appointed Jay Shah as chief operating officer and Pamela Rothka as chief financial officer. Led and founded by CEO Mehul Sanghani, Octo has provided solutions to government health care, national security, civilian and defense agencies for more than 13 years. The
Former Senior CIA Exec Joanne Isham Named Chair of Tyto Athene’s New Advisory Board
Tyto Athene, LLC, a government services provider backed by Arlington Capital Partners, announced its new Executive Advisory Board and chair, former CIA Director of Congressional Affairs Joanne Isham. During Isham’s time in government, she served as deputy director of the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency and deputy director for science and technology at the CIA, where she was senior
Tyto Athene Acquires Island IT Consultants to Expand Intel Offerings
Tyto Athene announced today its acquisition of Island Information Technology Consultants, a move expected to boost Tyto Athene’s capabilities in the intelligence community. The addition of IITC is a part of Tyto Athene and backer Arlington Capital Partners’ strategy of creating a mid-market mission critical technology solutions and services business serving government customers, Tyto Athene
Arlington Capital Partners Buys Black Box Unit, Renames it Tyto Athene
Private-equity firm Arlington Capital Partners has completed its acquisition of Black Box’s Government Solutions division and going forward, the new business will operate independently under a new name. The new entity, Tyto Athene, is a full-service systems integrator and managed-services communications systems provider for the Justice Department and other civilian federal agency operations across the
25 Leaders in Government Contracting You Should Know About: Michael Lustbader, Managing Partner at Arlington Capital Partners
In a year of transformational change, government contractors are facing that question like never before. A few select leaders are even shaping the conversation. For the second year in a row, WashingtonExec has assembled its list of executives who are blazing a path in uncertain times. Who are the trendsetters finding opportunities and maintaining their
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