Developer docs
API playgroundTry for free, no card

Search company profiles

CAES

Full company profile

uuid0007tfs

Namestring
CAES
Legal namestring
CAES Systems Holdings LLC
Websiteurl
caes.com
Company typeenum
Private
Founded yearint
1934
Descriptiontext

CAES (legal name CAES Systems Holdings LLC) is a US-based defense electronics company headquartered in Arlington, Virginia, specializing in advanced radio frequency (RF) technologies and critical electronic components for military and aerospace applications. Founded in 1934, the company builds subsystems across the signal chain from antenna aperture to digital conversion, with core product lines covering advanced RF technologies, radar systems, communications systems, electronic warfare (EW) systems, and missile data-link assemblies. Its products span land, air, sea, and space domains and are qualified for deployment across missile and munitions platforms, supporting major defense primes.

CAES operates as a B2B defense electronics supplier with a horizontal segmentation strategy across defense/military, aerospace, and missile/munitions segments. Revenue is generated through long-cycle defense contracts and program awards with primes such as Raytheon Technologies, exemplified by a $172.7 million multi-year (three-year) contract for missile data-link assembly support. Pricing is not publicly disclosed, consistent with classified and program-sensitive defense procurement. Customers are concentrated among major US defense primes and the Department of Defense ecosystem.

Prior to its June 2024 acquisition by Honeywell International Inc. for $1.9 billion (from Advent International), CAES was a portfolio company of the private equity firm Advent International. Following the transaction, CAES operates as a wholly-owned subsidiary within Honeywell's Aerospace Technologies segment, contributing radar, communications, EW, and RF capabilities to Honeywell's broader defense electronics portfolio. Addressable end-markets include radiation-hardened electronics, military embedded systems, and air-based C4ISR, all of which are projected to grow materially through 2030.

Short descriptiontext

CAES is a US defense electronics company specializing in advanced RF technologies, radar, communications, electronic warfare systems, and missile data-link assemblies for military, aerospace, and missile/munitions customers. Acquired by Honeywell in 2024 for $1.9 billion.

Operating statusenum
Acquired
Ownership categoryenum
Headcount rangeband
1,001–5,000
akta.pro rankint
HeadquartersArlington, United States
HQ citystring
Arlington
HQ countrystring
United States
HQ regionstring
North America
Markets served

Serves global market

Keyword5 values
defense electronics, radio frequency systems, electronic warfare, missile data links, aerospace components
Industry4 codes
1Military Power Supplies, RF/Microwave Components & Ruggedized Electronics
CodeIMABAGAJPrimaryYes
2Radar Systems & Subsystems (Airborne, Ground, Naval)
CodeIMABAGAAPrimaryNo
3Air Defense Missiles & Interceptors
CodeIMABAHADPrimaryNo
4Space Payloads & Instruments (Sensors, Comms, EO/IR)
CodeIMABACADPrimaryNo
NAICS code4 codes
  • Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing334511
  • Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Manufacturing336414
  • Other Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing336419
  • Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing334220
SIC code3 codes
  • Search, Detection, Navagation, Guidance, Aeronautical Sys3812
  • Guided Missiles & Space Vehicles & Parts3760
  • Communications Equipment, Nec3669
Product category
Defense Electronics
Cost components4 values
Technology or R&D, Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations
GTM typeB2B
B2B
Offering typeHardware or Manufacturing
Hardware or Manufacturing
Core offering1 text field

CAES manufactures advanced radio frequency (RF) technologies, radar, communications, and electronic warfare systems for defense and aerospace applications across land, air, sea, and space domains. The company also supplies critical electronic components and missile data-link assemblies for missile and munitions markets to major defense contractors.

Differentiator
Functional benefit
Problem solved
Product overview1 text field

CAES (previously CAES Systems Holdings LLC) is a defense electronics company that was acquired by Honeywell International Inc. for $1.9 billion in June 2024. The company specializes in advanced radio frequency technologies, radar, communications, and electronic warfare systems spanning land, air, sea, and space domains. CAES also supplies critical electronic components for missile and munitions markets, including missile data-link assemblies under contracts with major defense contractors like Raytheon Technologies. Following the acquisition, CAES operates as part of Honeywell's defense and aerospace portfolio.

Product and service1 record
1Advanced Radio Frequency Technologies
Scale indicator5 records

Each record includes

Type, Value, Description, Source

Partnership1 partner
1Raytheon Technologies
Strategic tierCoreTypeStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnounced on2024-07-09
Description

Raytheon Technologies awarded CAES a $172.7 million multi-year contract for missile data-link assembly support over three years. CAES supplies critical electronic components for missile and munitions markets on various platforms. This represents a significant defense contractor relationship.

Recent move3 records

Each record includes

Date, Type, Title, Description, Source

Expansion highlight4 records

Each record includes

Type, Description

Peers10 records
1Mercury Systems
TypeDirect peer
Description

Mercury Systems is a pure-play defense electronics company specializing in RF, microwave, signal processing, and mission-critical subsystems — the closest direct competitor to CAES in ruggedized defense RF.

2Curtiss-Wright Corporation
TypeDirect peer
Description

Curtiss-Wright's Defense Solutions segment provides rugged electronics, RF/microwave subsystems, and signal-chain components for defense platforms, closely overlapping CAES' product portfolio.

3Crane Aerospace & Electronics
TypeDirect peer
Description

Crane A&E designs and manufactures ruggedized electronic, microwave, and power systems for aerospace and defense — a direct competitor to CAES in defense-grade RF and electronic subsystems.

4Moog Inc.
TypeDirect peer
Description

Moog's defense electronics business produces precision motion control, RF, and electronic subsystems for military platforms, competing with CAES in defense signal-chain components.

5Leonardo DRS
TypeDirect peer
Description

Leonardo DRS is a mid-sized defense electronics supplier offering RF/microwave, sensing, and electronic warfare subsystems — directly comparable to CAES in scale and product mix.

6Kratos Defense & Security Solutions
TypeDirect peer
Description

Kratos produces unmanned systems, RF/EW, and microwave electronics for defense customers — overlapping with CAES in electronic warfare and signal-chain subsystems.

7L3Harris Technologies
TypeBroad incumbent
Description

L3Harris is a top-tier defense prime with deep franchises in RF communications, EW, and space electronics — a broad incumbent that competes with CAES across multiple domains including the customer side.

8BAE Systems
TypeBroad incumbent
Description

BAE Systems is a global defense prime with significant electronic systems and C4ISR capabilities — a broad incumbent whose defense electronics business competes with CAES' offerings.

9TransDigm Group (Cobham Advanced Electronic Solutions)
TypeBroad incumbent
Description

TransDigm's Cobham AES unit supplies ruggedized RF, microwave, and electronic warfare components to defense primes — overlapping meaningfully with CAES' product portfolio.

10RTX (Raytheon)
TypeOthers
Description

Raytheon is both a major customer of CAES (missile data-link contract) and a vertically integrated defense electronics competitor — included as a customer/ecosystem peer given its dual role.

Market position
Strengths5 records

Each record includes

Headline, Details, Source

Weaknesses5 records

Each record includes

Headline, Details, Source

Competitive moat4 records

Each record includes

Type, Details

Key risks5 records

Each record includes

Headline, Details, Source

Key highlights6 records

Each record includes

Headline, Details, Source

Customer concentration

Classification, Details

Segment3 records

Each record includes

Title, Type, Primary, Description, Pain point addressed, Use case, Source

Ideal customer profile1 record

Each record includes

Profile, Firmographic size, Sales motion, Sales cycle length, Buying structure, Purchase trigger, Buyer persona, Geography, Industry vertical, Primary use case, Description, Pain points, Evidence proof points, Target buyer

Technology focused
Yes
API detail
Has APIbool
No

Docs URL, Description

AI maturity
App detail

Has app

Feature3 records

Each record includes

Title, Differentiator, Description, Source

Core technology
Revenue estimate
Valuation estimate
Number of profiles
Profiles1 record

Each record includes

Name, Designation, Designation category, Overview, Profile commentary, Source

No data
No data
Funding overview

Funding stage, Last funding date, Total funding USD

Funding rounds

Each record includes

Round, Amount USD, Date, Pre money valuation, Total investors, Investors, News

Investors

Each record includes

Name, Type, Date of entry, Rounds participated, Website

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Each record includes

Name, Acquisition type, Announced date, Completed date, Status, Website, News

Investment

Each record includes

Name, Round, Announced date, Lead investor, Website, News

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

CAES

Defense Electronicscaes.com

CAES is a US defense electronics company specializing in advanced RF technologies, radar, communications, electronic warfare systems, and missile data-link assemblies for military, aerospace, and missile/munitions customers. Acquired by Honeywell in 2024 for $1.9 billion.

What CAES does

CAES (legal name CAES Systems Holdings LLC) is a US-based defense electronics company headquartered in Arlington, Virginia, specializing in advanced radio frequency (RF) technologies and critical electronic components for military and aerospace applications. Founded in 1934, the company builds subsystems across the signal chain from antenna aperture to digital conversion, with core product lines covering advanced RF technologies, radar systems, communications systems, electronic warfare (EW) systems, and missile data-link assemblies. Its products span land, air, sea, and space domains and are qualified for deployment across missile and munitions platforms, supporting major defense primes.

CAES operates as a B2B defense electronics supplier with a horizontal segmentation strategy across defense/military, aerospace, and missile/munitions segments. Revenue is generated through long-cycle defense contracts and program awards with primes such as Raytheon Technologies, exemplified by a $172.7 million multi-year (three-year) contract for missile data-link assembly support. Pricing is not publicly disclosed, consistent with classified and program-sensitive defense procurement. Customers are concentrated among major US defense primes and the Department of Defense ecosystem.

Prior to its June 2024 acquisition by Honeywell International Inc. for $1.9 billion (from Advent International), CAES was a portfolio company of the private equity firm Advent International. Following the transaction, CAES operates as a wholly-owned subsidiary within Honeywell's Aerospace Technologies segment, contributing radar, communications, EW, and RF capabilities to Honeywell's broader defense electronics portfolio. Addressable end-markets include radiation-hardened electronics, military embedded systems, and air-based C4ISR, all of which are projected to grow materially through 2030.

CAES firmographics

Firmographics
Name
CAES
Legal name
CAES Systems Holdings LLC
Website
https://caes.com
Company type
Private
Founded year
1934
Operating status
Acquired
Headcount range
1,001–5,000 employees
Short description
CAES is a US defense electronics company specializing in advanced RF technologies, radar, communications, electronic warfare systems, and missile data-link assemblies for military, aerospace, and missile/munitions customers. Acquired by Honeywell in 2024 for $1.9 billion.
Ownership category
akta.pro rank

CAES industry classification

Industry
Product category
Defense Electronics
NAICS
Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing (334511), Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Manufacturing (336414), Other Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing (336419), Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing (334220)
SIC
Search, Detection, Navagation, Guidance, Aeronautical Sys (3812), Guided Missiles & Space Vehicles & Parts (3760), Communications Equipment, Nec (3669)
akta.pro primary industry
Military Power Supplies, RF/Microwave Components & Ruggedized Electronics (IMABAGAJ)
akta.pro secondary industries
Radar Systems & Subsystems (Airborne, Ground, Naval) (IMABAGAA), Air Defense Missiles & Interceptors (IMABAHAD), Space Payloads & Instruments (Sensors, Comms, EO/IR) (IMABACAD)

Keywords

  • Defense electronics
  • Radio frequency systems
  • Electronic warfare
  • Missile data links
  • Aerospace components

Where CAES is headquartered

Location

Headquarters

HQ city
Arlington
HQ country
United States
HQ region
North America

Markets served

CAES business model

Business model
GTM type
B2B
Offering type
Hardware or Manufacturing
Cost components
Technology or R&D, Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations

CAES product offering

Product offering

Core offering

CAES manufactures advanced radio frequency (RF) technologies, radar, communications, and electronic warfare systems for defense and aerospace applications across land, air, sea, and space domains. The company also supplies critical electronic components and missile data-link assemblies for missile and munitions markets to major defense contractors.

Product overview

CAES (previously CAES Systems Holdings LLC) is a defense electronics company that was acquired by Honeywell International Inc. for $1.9 billion in June 2024. The company specializes in advanced radio frequency technologies, radar, communications, and electronic warfare systems spanning land, air, sea, and space domains. CAES also supplies critical electronic components for missile and munitions markets, including missile data-link assemblies under contracts with major defense contractors like Raytheon Technologies. Following the acquisition, CAES operates as part of Honeywell's defense and aerospace portfolio.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

  • Advanced Radio Frequency Technologies

Companies that use CAES

Customer profile

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

CAES technology and API

Technology

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API
No
API docs
API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

CAES partnerships and signals

Strategic signal

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

  • Raytheon TechnologiescoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 9 July 2024Raytheon Technologies awarded CAES a $172.7 million multi-year contract for missile data-link assembly support over three years. CAES supplies critical electronic components for missile and munitions markets on various platforms. This represents a significant defense contractor relationship.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves3 records

Expansion highlights4 records

CAES competitors and assessment

Company assessment

Direct peers

  • Mercury Systems: Mercury Systems is a pure-play defense electronics company specializing in RF, microwave, signal processing, and mission-critical subsystems — the closest direct competitor to CAES in ruggedized defense RF.
  • Curtiss-Wright Corporation: Curtiss-Wright's Defense Solutions segment provides rugged electronics, RF/microwave subsystems, and signal-chain components for defense platforms, closely overlapping CAES' product portfolio.
  • Crane Aerospace & Electronics: Crane A&E designs and manufactures ruggedized electronic, microwave, and power systems for aerospace and defense — a direct competitor to CAES in defense-grade RF and electronic subsystems.
  • Moog Inc. Moog's defense electronics business produces precision motion control, RF, and electronic subsystems for military platforms, competing with CAES in defense signal-chain components.
  • Leonardo DRS: Leonardo DRS is a mid-sized defense electronics supplier offering RF/microwave, sensing, and electronic warfare subsystems — directly comparable to CAES in scale and product mix.
  • Kratos Defense & Security Solutions: Kratos produces unmanned systems, RF/EW, and microwave electronics for defense customers — overlapping with CAES in electronic warfare and signal-chain subsystems.

Broad incumbents

  • L3Harris Technologies: L3Harris is a top-tier defense prime with deep franchises in RF communications, EW, and space electronics — a broad incumbent that competes with CAES across multiple domains including the customer side.
  • BAE Systems: BAE Systems is a global defense prime with significant electronic systems and C4ISR capabilities — a broad incumbent whose defense electronics business competes with CAES' offerings.
  • TransDigm Group (Cobham Advanced Electronic Solutions): TransDigm's Cobham AES unit supplies ruggedized RF, microwave, and electronic warfare components to defense primes — overlapping meaningfully with CAES' product portfolio.

Others

  • RTX (Raytheon): Raytheon is both a major customer of CAES (missile data-link contract) and a vertically integrated defense electronics competitor — included as a customer/ecosystem peer given its dual role.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

CAES social profiles

Digital presence

CAES financial estimates

Financial estimate

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

CAES leadership team

Management profile

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

CAES funding detail

Funding detail

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

CAES M&A and investment

M&A and investment

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about CAES

What does CAES do?

CAES manufactures advanced radio frequency (RF) technologies, radar, communications, and electronic warfare systems for defense and aerospace applications across land, air, sea, and space domains. The company also supplies critical electronic components and missile data-link assemblies for missile and munitions markets to major defense contractors.

Is CAES a public or private company?

CAES is a private company. It is classified as corporate owned and is currently acquired.

When was CAES founded?

CAES was founded in 1934. It employs 1,001 to 5,000 people.

Where is CAES based?

CAES is headquartered in Arlington, United States, in the North America region.

Who are CAES's main competitors?

Direct peers on record are Mercury Systems, Curtiss-Wright Corporation, Crane Aerospace & Electronics, Moog Inc., Leonardo DRS and Kratos Defense & Security Solutions. Broad incumbents are L3Harris Technologies, BAE Systems and TransDigm Group (Cobham Advanced Electronic Solutions). RTX (Raytheon) is listed as an others.

Does CAES have an API?

No public API is recorded for CAES.

What industry is CAES in?

CAES's product category is Defense Electronics. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMABAGAJ, Military Power Supplies, RF/Microwave Components & Ruggedized Electronics, with a secondary code of IMABAGAA, Radar Systems & Subsystems (Airborne, Ground, Naval). Its NAICS code is 334511 and its SIC code is 3812.

Unlock the full company data

50 free credits on sign-up, no credit card required.

Contact sales
Live signals
Interesting EngineeringChina’s new 120-second battery swap trucks target urban logistics revolutionChinese battery giant CATL has launched China's first standardized light truck battery swap ecosystem in partnership with logistics operator DST, featuring a 120-second battery replacement system that can cut energy replenishment costs approximately in half compared to conventional fuel-powered trucks. The company has already established 31 battery swap stations for light trucks across the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area and plans to expand to 140 stations by the end of 2026. CATL and its subsidiary CAES, alongside partners STO Express and Guangzhou Public Transport Group, aim to deploy 5,000 standardized battery swap light trucks by 2026, positioning the project as China's largest standardized urban distribution battery swap operation cluster.PitchBookQ1 2026 PitchBook Analyst Note: The Most Investable Corner of Defense? ElectronicsPitchBook data shows 27 defense electronics private equity deals in 2025, up 93% year-over-year, making it one of the most active years in the firm's dataset back to 2017, with total deal value rising modestly to $1.7 billion. Strategic buyers remain the primary exit pathway, evidenced by recent large acquisitions including AeroVironment's $3.5 billion purchase of BlueHalo, Amphenol's roughly $1 billion acquisition of Trexon, and Honeywell's $1.9 billion deal for CAES. PitchBook projects sustained PE interest in scalable defense electronics businesses as global defense budgets increasingly favor electronics-intensive upgrades.openPR.comAnalysis of Key Market Segments Driving the Radiation-Hardened Electronics MarketThe article analyzes the radiation-hardened electronics market, highlighting its expected growth to $2.14 billion by 2030 with a CAGR of 4.0%. It discusses key industry players, recent acquisitions such as Honeywell's purchase of CAES Systems, and emerging technological trends and market segments.openPR.comGlobal Trends Review: The Rapid Evolution of the Military Embedded Systems MarketThe military embedded systems market is projected to grow to $2.77 billion by 2030, with a compound annual growth rate of 8.0%, driven by AI adoption, modular open systems architectures, and increasing cybersecurity investments. In September 2024, Honeywell International Inc. completed the acquisition of CAES Systems Holdings LLC for $1.9 billion to strengthen its defense and aerospace offerings with advanced radio frequency technologies. In February 2024, Neousys Technology from Taiwan launched the SEMIL-2000 series of rugged embedded computers featuring IP69K-rated waterproof designs and Intel/NVIDIA processor support for harsh military environments.openPR.comOverview of Segmentation, Market Dynamics, and Competitive Landscape in the Air-Based C4ISR MarketThe air-based C4ISR market is forecast to reach $7.54 billion by 2030, growing at a compound annual growth rate of 6.4%, driven by AI-powered decision support tools, increased UAV adoption, and demand for interoperable command and control systems. In September 2024, Honeywell International Inc. acquired CAES Systems Holdings LLC to strengthen its capabilities in radar, communications, and electronic warfare systems across land, air, sea, and space domains. In October 2025, Raytheon Technologies Corporation began production of its Sharp Sight multi-domain surveillance radar, which integrates synthetic aperture radar, ground moving target indication, and maritime surveillance capabilities.Market Research FutureMilitary Data Links Market Size, Share Forecast 2035The Military Data Links Market report estimates the global market at $7,325.5 million in 2024, projecting growth to $12,955.9 million by 2035 at a 5.32% CAGR, driven by increased defense spending, technological advancements, and growing demand for interoperability among military forces. Key industry developments include Honeywell's $1.9 billion acquisition of CAES Systems Holdings LLC, Thales Group's naval data link contract with the French Ministry of Defense, and Lockheed Martin Australia's strategic partnership with the Australian Department of Defence for integrated air and missile defense capabilities. The report identifies North America as the largest market while the Asia-Pacific region emerges as the fastest-growing, with major defense contractors like Northrop Grumman, Raytheon, Lockheed Martin, and Thales leading technological developments in tactical data links, UAV communication systems, and satellite-based solutions.Market ScoopAviation IoT MarketA market research report projects the global Aviation IoT market to grow from USD 7.8 billion in 2023 to USD 61.3 billion by 2033, representing a compound annual growth rate of 22.9%, with North America leading at 37.8% market share and USD 2.9 billion in revenue in 2023. The Hardware segment dominated with 53.3% market share, while Asset Management and Airports segments led by application and end-user respectively. Recent developments include Honeywell's $1.9 billion acquisition of aerospace and defense technology company CAES Systems in June 2024, and Ramco Aviation's partnership to deploy its software at Korean Air's Engine Maintenance Center in April 2024.SeapowermagazineRaytheon Technologies Awards CAES $172M Multi-Year ContractRaytheon Technologies awarded CAES a $172.7 million contract for missile data-link assembly support over three years. CAES supplies critical electronic components for missile and munitions markets on various platforms.BenzingaHoneywell Swoops In To Acquire CAES For $1.9B, Boosts Defense Business - Honeywell Intl (NASDAQ:HON)Honeywell International Inc. has agreed to acquire CAES Systems Holdings LLC from Advent International for approximately $1.9 billion in an all-cash transaction. The deal, which is expected to close in the second half of 2024 pending regulatory approvals, aims to strengthen Honeywell's defense capabilities in areas such as RF, radar, and sensing technologies.HoneywellHoneywell To Acquire CAES To Enhance Defense Technologies Across Land, Sea, Air And SpaceHoneywell announced it will acquire CAES Systems Holdings LLC from private equity firm Advent International for approximately $1.9 billion in an all-cash deal. The acquisition aims to strengthen Honeywell's defense technology portfolio across land, sea, air, and space, especially in RF, radar, and sensing technologies, with the transaction expected to close in the second half of 2024.