Firefly Aerospace has agreed to acquire SciTec for about US$855 million. The deal combines US$300 million in cash with US$555 million in Firefly shares, issued at US$50 per share.
SciTec brings advanced software analytics, remote sensing, and multi-phenomenology data skills. These capabilities support missile warning, surveillance, reconnaissance, and space domain awareness. They also include autonomous command and control functions that align with Firefly’s launch and lunar services.
SciTec adds powerful data processing technologies. Its AI-enabled systems are designed for low latency operations, supporting rapid threat detection and response. These tools enhance multi-domain operations and provide a sharper defensive edge.
Financially, SciTec is a proven performer. It recorded revenues of about US$164 million for the year ending June 30, 2025. This growth stemmed from contracts with defence, intelligence and commercial customers. Notably, the U.S. Space Force granted SciTec a US$259 million contract earlier in 2025. The project advances the Future Operational Resilient Ground Evolution (FORGE) framework, delivering scalable and cyber-secure processing for missile tracking missions.
SciTec’s headquarters are in Princeton, New Jersey, with five more facilities located near key defence clients. This footprint gives Firefly greater proximity to vital government and security agencies.
The transaction is expected to close by the end of 2025, subject to regulatory approval and customary closing conditions. After completion, SciTec will operate as a Firefly subsidiary under its current structure and CEO Jim Lisowski will continue to lead the business, reporting directly to Firefly’s CEO Jason Kim.
With this move, Firefly broadens its portfolio beyond space launch and lunar services. It now enters a deeper role in national defence, combining space innovation with mission-critical security expertise. The acquisition cements Firefly’s ambition to become a key force across the entire space and defence technology spectrum.
