SOLUTE Wins $102M CANES Contract to Support Navy Afloat Networks
SOLUTE, a Sigma Defense company, has won the Consolidated Afloat Networks and Enterprise Services indefinite-delivery, indefinite-quantity contract to provide technical and programmatic support for networking, communications and computer systems for Naval Information Warfare Center Pacific in San Diego. “Winning the CANES contract is a tremendous honor and a testament to our team’s deep commitment to
Top Industry Execs to Watch in 2026: Sigma Defense’s Matt Jones
Matt Jones President and CEO, Sigma Defense In 2025, Sigma Defense expanded sales of Olympus, its software mobility platform, and aligned that growth with several major prime wins spanning air, land and sea, from the data center to the tactical edge. Heading into 2026, the focus is on scaling what Sigma does best: delivering resilient
Sigma Defense & Kägwerks Partner to Deliver Edge-to-Enterprise C5ISR Solution for CJADC2
Sigma Defense Systems announced a strategic partnership to deliver an integrated C5ISR solution that connects warfighters at the tactical edge with real-time data, intelligence and mission tools to strengthen situational awareness and decision advantage for CJADC2. The partnership combines Kägwerks’ DOCK-Ultra, a modular edge computing platform that provides multiwaveform connectivity, AI processing and situational awareness,
Sigma Defense Buys Aries Defense to Bolster CJADC2 Capabilities at the Tactical Edge
Sigma Defense Systems has acquired Aries Defense, a defense technology company founded in 2017 that specializes in tactical video and sensor integration for real-time situational awareness. The company said the acquisition expands Sigma Defense’s Combined Joint All-Domain Command and Control capabilities by integrating Aries Defense’s intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance products with Sigma’s Olympus ecosystem, a
Top DOD Execs to Watch in 2025: Sigma Defense’s Matt Jones
Matt Jones CEO, Sigma Defense Sigma Defense has many achievements Matt Jones said he’s extremely proud of, but the one that stands out is the successful integration of five companies into a single, cohesive organization fully aligned to deliver end-to-end CJADC2 capabilities. Acquisitions are complex, Jones said, but the team managed to create cultural alignment
Sigma Defense Wins Spot on GSA OASIS+ Contract
Sigma Defense is selected for the General Services Administration’s One Acquisition Solution for Integrated Services Plus contract. This 10-year multi-agency contract is a government-wide, multiple-award IDIQ program. Sigma Defense will deliver services in management and advisory, technical and engineering, and intelligence services domains. OASIS+ offers a streamlined procurement framework for federal agencies, supporting mission-critical, service-based
Sigma Defense Acquires EWA
Sigma Defense has acquired EWA Inc., a developer of electronic warfare capabilities headquartered in Herndon, Virginia. EWA has been in the electric warfare field for 45 years, providing a comprehensive understanding of evolving threats in the electromagnetic spectrum. This acquisition will boost Sigma Defense’s ability to deliver on the CJADC2 vision of “sense, make sense
Sigma Defense Wins $59M NAVSEA Contract
Sigma Defense has won a 5-year, $59 million Autonomy Baseline Manager contract for Program Manager Ships, Unmanned Maritime Systems within Program Executive Offices for Unmanned Small Combatants. These offices fall under the Naval Sea Systems Command. This single-award cost-plus, fixed-fee contract includes a 1-year base period plus four option years. “Sigma Defense has a long
Sigma Defense Acquires Juno Technologies
Sigma Defense has acquired San Diego, California-based Juno Technologies. Juno Technologies delivers IT engineering, systems integration, software development and technical support to the Defense Department. “Juno Technologies’ deep expertise and successful track record in application development and automation complement our existing capabilities and will allow us to serve a broader range of customers, particularly within
Top Execs to Watch in 2024: Sigma Defense’s Matt Jones
Matt Jones President & CEO, Sigma Defense In 2023, Sigma Defense surpassed its growth targets, increasing its customer base and introducing new capabilities, Matt Jones said. The company expanded its presence in DevSecOps and software factories through collaborations with The Forge, Black Pearl, Platform One and Big Bang. Sigma also supported new Commercial Solutions for
Sigma Defense to Buy Juno Technologies
Sigma Defense, a portfolio company of Sagewind Capital, has acquired Juno Technologies, a San Diego, California-based firm known for its IT engineering, systems integration, software development and technical support services to the Defense Department. This acquisition supports Sigma Defense’s goal to improve data fusion and analytics capabilities, particularly for DOD’s “sense, make sense and act”
Sigma Defense’s Matt Jones is Working Toward a Unified, Collaborative GovCon Industry
At Sigma Defense, President and CEO Matt Jones has a vision for how GovCons should be working. In a word: together. The GovCon world “is not reflecting the agile development and iterative processes required to incorporate and leverage modern technologies,” he said. Government contracts tend to be siloed and fragmented, and industry solutions end up
Top 35 Execs to Watch in 2023: Sigma Defense’s Matt Jones
Matt Jones President & CEO, Sigma Defense Matt Jones’ biggest recent achievement was completing the successful integration of three companies: Sigma Defense, SOLUTE and Sub-U, with nearly 400 employees into a unified team focused on delivering for customers. “Integrating multiple organizations through acquisition is never easy, but we have an amazing team that was able
Rear Adm. Edward Anderson Joins Sigma Defense Systems as VP of Maritime Strategy
Sigma Defense Systems has appointed retired Navy Rear Adm. Edward Anderson as vice president of maritime strategy, to lead strategy and development with a focus on maritime and connected networks. “We are incredibly fortunate to welcome Admiral Anderson to the Sigma Defense leadership team,” said Matt Jones, CEO of Sigma Defense. “We have tremendous opportunities
Sigma Defense Systems Adds Adm. Craig S. Faller to Board of Advisers
Retired Navy Adm. Craig S. Faller has been appointed to Sigma Defense Systems’ board of advisers. “Admiral Faller is a tremendous addition to the Sigma Defense Board of Advisors and will provide us valuable strategic guidance on solutions and services,” said Sigma Defense CEO Matt Jones. “His vision for integrating technology, operational concepts, and capabilities were
Sigma Defense Buys Sub U Systems
Sigma Defense Systems LLC has acquired Sub U Systems, expanding its capabilities for C5ISR, JADC2 and tactical SATCOM communications. “The acquisition of Sub U aligns with our vision of autonomously connecting people, systems and data with an integrated hardware and software approach to communications,” said Matt Jones, CEO of Sigma Defense. Sub U Systems was
Sigma Defense Systems Taps Scott Garren as Chief Growth Officer
Sigma Defense Systems has added Scott Garren to its leadership team as chief growth officer. Garren will report to CEO Matt Jones and will lead Sigma Defense’s strategic growth and business development efforts. He will also expand efforts to deliver solutions to the Defense Department. “The addition of Scott to the team is a key
Top 35 Execs to Watch in 2022: Sigma Defense Systems’ Matt Jones
Matt Jones CEO, Sigma Defense Systems Since joining Sigma Defense in January 2021, Matt Jones has led his team to double-digit organic growth, captured a $250 million single award contract, constructed a scalable platform and positioned the company for even greater growth in 2022. Jones’ drive for innovation and his vision for software-led tactical communications
Ken Falke Joins Sigma Defense Systems Board of Directors
Sigma Defense Systems founder Ken Falke has been added to the company’s board of directors. “Ken’s military, professional and non-profit experience, as well as his expertise in business growth and commitment to veteran welfare will be a great addition to the Sigma Defense Board,” said Sigma Defence CEO Matt Jones. Falke is a 21-year combat veteran of
Sigma Defense Wins $250M Contract to Support DOD Sensor Data Efforts
The General Services Administration has awarded Sigma Defense Systems a 5-year indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity contract to support Defense Department sensor data efforts. The contract has a $250 million ceiling value. “Sigma is proud to have the opportunity to support and expand our relationship with the whole of the Department of Defense,” said President and CEO
Top 25 DOD Execs to Watch in 2021: Sigma Defense Systems’ Matt Jones
Matt Jones CEO, Sigma Defense Systems Since partnering with Sagewind Capital, and joining Sigma Defense in January 2021, Matt Jones and the Sigma team have quietly positioned the company for the next phase of growth in 2022 and already have several large prime contract wins to validate their strategy. They continue to build upon relationships
Matt Jones to Lead Sigma Defense as CEO
Sigma Defense Systems LLC has named Matt Jones chief executive, succeeding John Wilcox who has become executive chairman of the board of directors. “I am honored to have been selected as Sigma’s next CEO,” Jones said. “It is a privilege to be part of an organization that delivers high-quality services and innovative solutions to our
Sigma Defense Systems Appoints Deb Dunie to Board
Sigma Defense Systems, a provider of engineering, system integration, program management and logistical solutions, has added Deborah Dunie to its board of directors. “Deb’s expertise in analyzing state-of-the-art technologies and her experience with integrating, building, and maturing rapidly growing platforms will be a very significant asset as we execute our go-forward plan,” said Sigma President
The Secret Sauce of Sigma Defense Systems’ Approach to a Big Government Challenge
A former Navy cryptographer, Matt Jones understands how important it is not just to collect sensor data at the edge, but to get it back to commanders in a timely way. That’s where Sigma Defense Systems comes into the picture. “We are kind of like the [Defense Department’s] data logistics partner,” he said. “We take
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