What Axient does

Astrion is a Huntsville, Alabama-based defense technology company (legal entity linked to the Axient franchise; Delaware-incorporated, privately held) that delivers integrated technology solutions and services across defense, homeland security, intelligence, space, and civilian missions. Its portfolio is organized around seven codified capability areas—Counter-UAS and Unmanned Systems, Cyber, Space Technologies, Test Evaluation and Training, Systems Engineering and Integration (SE&I), Mission Support, and the newly added Golden Dome missile defense line—with the company positioning itself as 'the integration and orchestration layer for modern warfare' across land, sea, air, space, cyber, and spectrum domains.

The business operates as a B2G defense services and systems integrator, generating revenue primarily through professional services on federal contracts such as IDIQ vehicles with the U.S. Navy (including a $349.4 million NIWC Pacific award for maritime autonomous systems in June 2026), Department of Defense programs, national security space customers, and civilian agencies. Go-to-market is enterprise field sales to government program offices, supported by a Joint Ventures & Small Business teaming program and a public contract vehicles portal that channels prime and OSD set-aside work into the company. Ownership rests with private equity sponsor Sagewind Capital, which took the company through a 2020 transaction and has funded subsequent capability and headcount expansion.

Name

Axient

Legal name

Astrion

Website

https://axientcorp.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Astrion is a Huntsville-based defense technology integrator serving U.S. Defense, Space, and Civilian agencies with capabilities spanning counter-UAS, cyber, space, systems engineering, mission support, and Golden Dome missile defense, primarily via federal contract vehicles.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Defense Technology Services

NAICS

Computer Systems Design and Related Services (54151), Computer Systems Design Services (541512), National Security (928110)

SIC

Services-Engineering, Accounting, Research, Management (8700), Search, Detection, Navagation, Guidance, Aeronautical Sys (3812)

akta.pro primary industry

Defense Software, Mission Applications & Open Architecture (MOSA) Systems (IMABAOAM)

akta.pro secondary industries

Defense R&D, Test, Evaluation & Innovation (BPAIAHAC), Autonomous Defense Systems (AI/ML, Swarming, MUM-T) (IMABAOAI), Electronic Warfare (EW) & SIGINT/ELINT Systems (IMABAGAB), Border Security & Homeland Security (BPAIAHAI)

Keywords

• Defense technology services
• Systems engineering integration
• Unmanned autonomous systems
• Cybersecurity defense solutions
• Government defense contracting

Headquarters

HQ city

Huntsville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Government Defense Contracts: Astrion derives revenue through government defense contracts, including IDIQ contracts with military branches such as the U.S. Navy's NIWC Pacific. Revenue is generated through development, integration, and sustainment of maritime autonomous systems and other defense technology solutions.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Axient (operating via the Astrion brand) provides integrated defense technology solutions and services for U.S. government defense, homeland security, intelligence, and space missions. The company delivers seven core capabilities—Counter-UAS/Unmanned Systems, Cyber, Space Technologies, Test/Evaluation/Training, Systems Engineering & Integration (SE&I), Mission Support, and Golden Dome missile defense—under an "always on" operating model tailored to U.S. federal customers.

Product overview

Astrion is a defense technology company that operates as an integrated solutions provider offering multiple capability areas rather than a single unified product. The company delivers its 'always on' approach through seven core capabilities: Counter-UAS and Unmanned Systems (UxS), Cyber, Space Technologies, Test Evaluation & Training, Systems Engineering & Integration (SE&I), Mission Support, and Golden Dome. These capabilities work together to support defense, homeland security, intelligence, and space missions, with the company positioning itself as 'the integration and orchestration layer for modern warfare.'

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Counter-UAS and Unmanned Systems (UxS) Provides counter-unmanned aerial systems and unmanned systems solutions for defense missions, supporting warfighters in detecting, tracking, and countering aerial threats.
• Cyber Delivers cybersecurity solutions and services for defense, homeland security, and national security operations, including digital modernization and cyber resilience for civilian agency customers.
• Space Technologies Offers cutting-edge engineering, advanced software solutions, meticulous safety oversight, and rigorous mission assurance for national security and civilian space customers.
• Test, Evaluation, & Training Provides comprehensive test, evaluation, and training services for defense systems to ensure operational effectiveness and readiness.
• Systems Engineering & Integration (SE&I) Delivers systems engineering and integration services to ensure operational effectiveness across land, sea, air, space, cyber, and spectrum domains.
• Mission Support Provides mission support services across defense operations to enhance operational effectiveness, safety, and mission assurance.
• Golden Dome Supports the Golden Dome missile defense initiative with advanced technology solutions for missile defense and protection.

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• U.S. Navy (Naval Information Warfare Center Pacific)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAstrion was selected as one of nine awardees on a $349.4 million IDIQ contract with Naval Information Warfare Center (NIWC) Pacific. The contract supports development, integration, and sustainment of maritime autonomous systems for the hybrid fleet.
• Joint Ventures & Small Business PartnersminorOthersAstrion maintains a joint ventures and small business program to support government contracting requirements and foster collaboration with small business entities in the defense sector.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• AeroVironment: Unmanned aircraft systems and counter-UAS hardware manufacturer serving DoD. Comparable through its UxS and counter-UAS focus, though as a product vendor rather than pure services integrator.
• Anduril Industries: Tech-forward defense prime building autonomous systems, counter-UAS, and software-defined defense capabilities. Comparable in counter-UAS and autonomous defense systems mission areas with a more product-led model.

Direct peers

• Peraton: Privately held federal services firm focused on DoD, intelligence, and homeland security missions. Comparable mid-tier scale and similar customer concentration in defense and civilian agencies.
• Parsons Corporation: Defense and infrastructure company with strong federal services practice in mission solutions, cyber, and space — a direct competitor on SE&I, missile defense, and autonomous systems contracts.
• ManTech International (now part of Leidos): Mid-tier federal IT and intelligence services firm with deep DoD customer relationships (recently acquired by Leidos). Comparable in size, customer mix, and emphasis on mission-critical systems engineering work.
• CACI International: Mid-to-large defense IT and electronic warfare specialist serving Army, Navy, and intelligence customers. Closely comparable in size, customer base, and emphasis on EW, SIGINT, and signals-related integration work.

Broad incumbents

• Booz Allen Hamilton: Major federal consulting and engineering firm with strong cyber, defense, and space practices. Comparable in its multi-domain federal services delivery model and customer overlap with DoD and intelligence agencies.
• KBR (Government Solutions): Global engineering and federal services firm with defense, space, and science programs. Comparable in its mission support and systems engineering offerings across defense and civilian agencies.
• SAIC: Federal services and IT integrator with major Navy and DoD footprint offering systems engineering, autonomy, and mission integration — a near-direct competitor for IDIQ task orders and multi-domain SE&I work.
• Leidos: Large-scale federal IT and defense integrator with deep DoD, Navy, and intelligence community presence. Highly comparable given overlapping SE&I, autonomous systems, cyber, and mission support work — especially on Navy programs like NIWC contracts.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/AxientCorp
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@astrion_us
• Facebookfacebook.com/AxientCorp
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/astrion

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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