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
Scott Aukema on Building the Sigma Defense Brand & the Power of Customer-focused Marketing
As vice president of marketing at Sigma Defense, Scott Aukema develops and implements strategic, innovative programs to build brand awareness and drive customer engagement and business growth. He brings a growth mindset and years of marketing success to the role. Yet Aukema didn’t always know this would be his path. “I wish I could say
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
Top DOD Execs to Watch in 2024: Sigma Defense’s Ed Anderson
Ed Anderson Executive Vice President of Innovative Mission Solutions, Sigma Defense Ed Anderson joined Sigma Defense as a vice president of strategy, focusing on enhancing the company’s initiatives within the Naval sector. Within two months, he was promoted to lead the SOLUTE Division, following a distinguished 32-year career in the U.S. Navy as a submariner
Sigma Defense Snags $4.7M Army Contract AI-powered Virtual Training Environment
Sigma Defense won a 12-month, $4.7 million contract to support the Army’s Operator Maintainer Immersive Virtual Reality Environment for Intelligence Training. The company partnered with Brightline Interactive to develop a next-generation training ecosystem that uses spatial computing and augmented intelligence workflows to create a virtual training environment. “The ability to leverage spatial computing, AI workflows
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
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 Company SOLUTE Wins Navy Services Contract
Sigma Defense company SOLUTE has been awarded a U.S. Navy Digital Integration Support Cell task order to facilitate development security operations for Naval Air Systems Command’s Minotaur Family of Services. Under the contract, SOLUTE will stand up MFoS, which links sensors, cameras, radar and communications equipment into a single system for surveillance in a secure
Sigma Defense Buys SOLUTE
Sigma Defense LLC has acquired SOLUTE Inc., a technology and engineering firm that specializes in system modernization with a focus on software engineering, cybersecurity, cloud architectures and DevSecOps for defense agencies. “The acquisition of SOLUTE furthers Sigma Defense’s strategy of delivering a comprehensive suite of products for the JADC2 construct,” said Matt Jones, CEO of
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
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