What LGS Innovations does

LGS Innovations was founded in 2006 as a research, development, and deployment firm focused on networking solutions for U.S. federal government operations worldwide. Headquartered in Herndon, Virginia, with 501–1,000 employees, the company has been fully absorbed into CACI International Inc (NYSE: CACI), a publicly traded federal contractor headquartered in Reston, Virginia, where LGS's heritage capabilities now sit within CACI's broader portfolio.

Under CACI, the LGS-derived capabilities center on RF-based and software-defined technology with more than 20 years of development history. Core productized offerings include Counter UxS (modular, software-defined RF counter-drone systems for layered defense), Network Modernization (end-to-end IT infrastructure across on-premises, cloud, and edge), Agile Software Development / DevSecOps, and American-made optical communication, sensing, and processing technology for missions ranging from battlefield to deep space. The platform architecture combines hardware (RF and optical subsystems), software (DevSecOps pipelines, analytics), and integration services delivered to classified federal environments.

The business model is direct enterprise sales to U.S. federal defense and intelligence agencies through multi-year contracts, with quote-based government contract pricing that is not publicly disclosed. Revenue mechanics are professional services and product sales tied to federal procurement, with a single dominant customer segment (U.S. Federal Government) and use-case segmentation across C3I, defense missions, and space programs.

Name

LGS Innovations

Legal name

CACI International Inc

Website

https://lgsinnovations.com

Company type

Public

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

LGS Innovations, founded in 2006 and now part of CACI International Inc (NYSE: CACI), provides RF-based counter-UAS, optical communications, network modernization, and Agile DevSecOps solutions exclusively to U.S. federal defense and intelligence agencies.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Government IT and Defense Technology Services

NAICS

Computer Systems Design and Related Services (5415), Computer Systems Design Services (541512), Satellite Telecommunications (5174)

SIC

Services-Computer Integrated Systems Design (7373), Radio & Tv Broadcasting & Communications Equipment (3663), Services-Computer Programming Services (7371)

akta.pro primary industry

C4ISR Systems & Tactical Data Links (IMABAGAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Network Implementation & Integration Services (BPAEAEAB), Digital Strategy & Transformation (BPAHAEAA)

Keywords

• Federal networking solutions
• Government IT services
• Defense communications technology
• RF-based solutions
• Optical communications systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Herndon

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Federal Government Contracts: CACI generates revenue through U.S. federal government contracts providing defense and intelligence solutions

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

LGS Innovations researches, develops and deploys networking solutions dedicated to U.S. Federal Government operations. Following its acquisition by CACI International Inc, its capabilities are now part of CACI's portfolio spanning C3I, Cyber, Digital Solutions, Enterprise IT, Mission and Engineering Support, Space, and Spectrum Superiority, supported by specialized capabilities in Counter UxS, Network Modernization, Agile Software Development, and Optical Communications.

Product overview

CACI International Inc operates as a diversified government IT services provider offering a platform-plus-capabilities model. The company provides integrated solutions across six core service areas: C3I (Command, Control, Communications, and Intelligence), Cyber, Digital Solutions, Enterprise IT, Mission and Engineering Support, and Space. These core offerings are complemented by specialized product features including Counter UxS (RF-based counter-drone technology), Network Modernization, Agile Software Development, and Optical Communications. The portfolio serves national security customers with electronic warfare, counter-UAS, deep learning, and DevSecOps capabilities, supporting missions from the battlefield to deep space.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• C3I (Command, Control, Communications, and Intelligence) Integrated command, control, communications, and intelligence capabilities for U.S. national security missions.
• Cyber Cybersecurity solutions designed to protect critical government infrastructure and defend against evolving cyber threats.
• Digital Solutions Advanced digital transformation services and solutions for government modernization initiatives.
• Enterprise IT End-to-end IT infrastructure services from on-premises to cloud and edge computing environments.
• Mission and Engineering Support Engineering and technical support services for mission-critical government operations.
• Space Space-related technologies and solutions including satellite communications, space superiority capabilities, and support for the Enterprise Space Terminal (EST) program.
• Spectrum Superiority Electronic warfare and spectrum dominance solutions for operational advantage.
• Counter UxS (Counter-Uncrewed Systems) Modular, scalable, software-defined RF-based technology for counter-UAS and counter-drone defense with real-time decision-making capabilities.
• Network Modernization End-to-end IT infrastructure modernization to securely deliver data, optimize efficiencies, enhance performance, and improve end-user satisfaction from on-premises to cloud and edge.
• Optical Communications American-made optical communication, sensing, and processing technology for critical missions from battlefield to deep space.

Quantifiable outcome

• Battle-proven, rapidly deployable systems for real-time decision making

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• U.S. Department of DefensecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrimary government customer for national security solutions including C3I, cyber, space, and electronic warfare capabilities

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• ManTech International: Federal contractor focused on defense, intelligence, and federal civilian IT services; comparable in mission and customer base to CACI's federal services portfolio.
• Peraton: Pure-play federal contractor serving intelligence, defense, and homeland security customers with mission IT, cyber, and signals intelligence capabilities similar to CACI/LGS.
• SAIC (Science Applications International Corporation): Federal IT and engineering services provider competing head-to-head with CACI/LGS on DoD and intelligence agency contracts spanning IT modernization, C2, and electronic warfare.
• Booz Allen Hamilton: Federal consulting and IT services firm serving DoD and intelligence clients with overlapping cyber, analytics, and digital modernization capabilities.
• Leidos Holdings: Top-tier federal IT, C4ISR, and engineering services contractor serving the DoD and intelligence community, directly comparable to CACI/LGS across defense IT, cyber, and mission solutions.
• Parsons Corporation: Defense and federal solutions provider with significant overlap in C2, space, electronic warfare, and critical infrastructure protection.

Broad incumbents

• L3Harris Technologies: Defense prime with substantial RF, electronic warfare, space, and tactical communications offerings that directly overlap with CACI's Spectrum Superiority and optical communications work.
• Lockheed Martin: Largest U.S. defense prime, competing with CACI/LGS in C2, space, EW, and integrated mission solutions as a prime contractor and subcontractor across DoD.
• General Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT): IT services arm of General Dynamics, a large defense prime; competes broadly with CACI/LGS across federal IT modernization, cyber, and mission systems.
• Northrop Grumman: Large defense prime with overlapping C4ISR, space, electronic warfare, and cyber programs that compete with CACI/LGS on select classified contracts.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/LGSInnovations
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/CACIInternational
• Facebookfacebook.com/lgsinnovations
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/lgs-innovations
• Instagraminstagram.com/caciintl

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments1 record

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