Firefly Aerospace Acquires SciTec for $855 Million to Advance National Security Capabilities

Firefly Aerospace has acquired SciTec for $855 million, expanding its national security capabilities. SciTec's mission-proven software and big data processing capabilities enhance Firefly's ability to deliver integrated, software-defined solutions for critical national security imperatives. The acquisition adds mission-proven defense software analytics, remote sensing, and multi-phenomenology data expertise, supplementing Firefly's launch, lunar, and in-space services. SciTec generated revenues of approximately $164 million for the twelve-month period ending June 30, 2025.

Firefly Aerospace has announced the acquisition of SciTec, Inc. for approximately $855 million, aiming to bolster its national security capabilities. The deal involves a combination of $300 million in cash and $555 million in Firefly shares issued at $50 per share Firefly Aerospace Announces Strategic Acquisition of SciTec to Advance National Security Capabilities^[1]. The acquisition is expected to close by the end of 2025, subject to regulatory approvals.

SciTec, a leader in advanced national security technologies, brings to Firefly mission-proven software and big data processing capabilities. These assets will enhance Firefly's ability to deliver integrated, software-defined solutions for critical national security imperatives. SciTec's core capabilities, including missile warning, tracking and defense, intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance, space domain awareness, and autonomous command and control, will supplement Firefly's launch, lunar, and in-space services Firefly Aerospace Announces Strategic Acquisition of SciTec to Advance National Security Capabilities^[1].

The acquisition will add ground and onboard data processing, as well as AI-enabled systems designed for low latency operations to support advanced threat tracking and response across multiple domains. SciTec's revenue for the twelve-month period ending June 30, 2025, was approximately $164 million, driven by robust contracts with the intelligence community, defense and national security agencies, and commercial customers Firefly Aerospace Announces Strategic Acquisition of SciTec to Advance National Security Capabilities^[1].

Firefly's CEO, Jason Kim, stated, "The acquisition of SciTec enhances our ability to support a growing number of defense missions and provides us with a significant operational advantage. SciTec’s mission-proven software and big data processing capabilities provide warfighters with rapid, accurate information to enable informed decisions that protect our homeland from emerging threats" Firefly Aerospace Announces Strategic Acquisition of SciTec to Advance National Security Capabilities^[1].

SciTec's CEO, Jim Lisowski, expressed excitement about the acquisition, noting the strategic fit and cultural alignment between the two companies. "Both teams are empowered, rapid innovators who are passionate about our critical missions and willing to take on near impossible tasks to ensure we protect our country from future threats," he said Firefly Aerospace Announces Strategic Acquisition of SciTec to Advance National Security Capabilities^[1].

The acquisition is expected to be finalized by the end of the year, with SciTec continuing to operate as a Firefly subsidiary under its current business model, led by Jim Lisowski, who will report to Firefly's CEO, Jason Kim Firefly Aerospace Announces Strategic Acquisition of SciTec to Advance National Security Capabilities^[1].