John H Northrop And Associates

What John H Northrop And Associates does

John H Northrop And Associates (JHNA) is a privately held U.S. defense contractor founded in 2001 by John Northrop and headquartered in Newport News, Virginia. The company provides digital engineering services to the U.S. Department of Defense, with a particular concentration on U.S. Army Aviation and U.S. Navy aviation programs. JHNA's service portfolio is organized around six core competencies: Digital Engineering Methods (including Model-Based Systems Engineering, DevSecOps toolchains, and digital twins), Modular Open Systems Approach (MOSA) strategy and architecture aligned to FACE and SOSA standards, Technology and Program Protection (cybersecurity, anti-tamper, ITAR/EAR compliance—delivered through wholly owned subsidiary TSA, acquired in 2021), Modeling/Simulation/Analysis (LVC environments using MACE and AFSIM tools), Systems Integration and Test (SILs, airworthiness), and Defense Strategy and Policy support for senior DoD leadership.

The company generates revenue primarily through U.S. federal contract vehicles including GSA Schedule (GS10F0168T) and SeaPort-NxG IDIQ contracts, holding both direct prime contracts (notably a $249M NAWCAD SCI MAC awarded February 2025 with a 5-year period of performance through February 2030, and a 5-year AMBL contract awarded August 2024) and subcontractor positions on major defense primes including Lockheed Martin, Boeing, Raytheon, Northrop Grumman, and L3Harris. Over 70% of staff are veterans, and the company holds Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) certification since 2010, providing set-aside contract access. JHNA markets through industry conferences (AUSA, Sea Air Space, MOSA Summit) and maintains consortium memberships in AMTC, Vertical Lift Consortium, SOSSEC, and National Advanced Mobility Consortium.

On January 20, 2026, JHNA merged with Coherent Technical Services (CTSi) and EXPANSIA Group under private equity firm Falfurrias Management Partners to form a combined 525-employee defense technology organization operating from Virginia, Maryland, Alabama, New Hampshire, and California, with combined trailing contract revenue of $64.2 million and a 100,000-square-foot prototyping facility in Patuxent River, Maryland. Ian Northrop, son of the founder and former U.S. Army officer (West Point, Harvard MBA), serves as CEO; Dr. Thomas DuBois (31-year Boeing veteran, five patents) serves as CTO; and Eduardo Peredo (ex-Exelis, L3Harris, Peraton) serves as CFO.

Name

John H Northrop And Associates

Legal name

John H Northrop & Associates

Website

https://jhna.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2001

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

JHNA is a privately held defense contractor providing digital engineering, MOSA, cybersecurity, and modeling/simulation services to U.S. Army Aviation and Navy aviation programs, now operating as a 525-person combined entity under Falfurrias Management Partners following its January 2026 merger with CTSi and EXPANSIA.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Defense Engineering Services

NAICS

Computer Systems Design and Related Services (54151), Computer Systems Design Services (541512)

SIC

Services-Engineering, Accounting, Research, Management (8700), Services-Computer Programming, Data Processing, Etc. (7370)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industry

Identity & Access Management (IAM) Managed Services (BPAEADAE)

Keywords

• Defense engineering services
• Digital engineering solutions
• Model-based systems engineering
• Modular open systems approach
• Cybersecurity program protection

Headquarters

HQ city

Alexandria

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Defense Government Contracting: JHNA generates revenue through prime and subcontract awards from U.S. Department of Defense agencies and military branches. Services include digital engineering, systems integration, technology protection, and program support. Revenue is project-based on contract awards with various DoD offices and prime contractors. Combined entity has $64.2 million in trailing contract revenue.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

JHNA is a digital engineering services company that provides Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE), Modular Open Systems Approach (MOSA) architecture, cybersecurity and anti-tamper protection, modeling and simulation, systems integration and test, and defense strategy support to U.S. Department of Defense agencies and defense prime contractors. Through its TSA subsidiary, JHNA delivers technology and program protection services including anti-tamper engineering, acquisition security, and ITAR/EAR export compliance across NAVAIR and Army Aviation programs.

Product overview

JHNA is a digital engineering services company offering defense technology solutions through its core JHNA brand and subsidiary TSA (Technology Security Associates, acquired 2021). The portfolio comprises six integrated core competencies: Digital Engineering Methods (MBSE, DevSecOps, digital twins), Modular Open Systems Approach (MOSA strategy and architecture), Technology and Program Protection (cybersecurity, anti-tamper, ITAR/EAR compliance via TSA), Modeling/Simulation/Analysis (LVC environments, survivability analysis), Systems Integration and Test (SILs, airworthiness), and Defense Strategy and Policy. These services collectively support DoD customers from senior policy offices to program management level on research, development, and acquisition processes.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• TSA (Technology Security Associates): Cybersecurity division of JHNA providing engineering, cybersecurity, intelligence, and program management solutions. Founded in 2002 and acquired by JHNA in 2021.

Products and services

• Digital Engineering Methods Full-spectrum digital engineering services including Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE), digital twins development, customized DevSecOps toolchains, and conversion of MBSE content between multiple modeling languages. Delivered to U.S. DoD agencies and prime contractors.
• Modular Open Systems Approach (MOSA) MOSA strategy development, architecture creation, and open system standards application (FACE, SOSA) for DoD programs to enable interoperability, portability, and strategic reuse across aviation platforms.
• Technology and Program Protection Cybersecurity, anti-tamper engineering, acquisition security, and export control (ITAR/EAR) services delivered through the TSA subsidiary to protect critical defense technologies and program information for NAVAIR and Army Aviation customers.
• Modeling, Simulation, and Analysis Live, Virtual, and Constructive (LVC) environment development, CONOPS development, survivability analysis, and mission effectiveness evaluation using tools including MACE and AFSIM for defense test and evaluation programs.
• Systems Integration and Test Real-time integration in Systems Integration Laboratories (SILs), verification and validation of airworthiness requirements, test planning, flight test support, and airworthiness certification support for defense aviation programs.
• Defense Strategy and Policy Analysis and actionable policy solutions supporting senior DoD leaders in developing and implementing strategies across technology, engineering, acquisition, and industrial portfolios.

Quantifiable outcome

• Combined entity has $64.2 million in trailing contract revenue
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• ExpansiacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 20 January 2026Defense technology provider merged with JHNA and CTSI under Falfurrias Management Partners to form next-generation defense and aerospace technology company delivering digital engineering, modeling and simulation, and advanced fabrication services.
• Coherent Technical Services (CTSI)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 20 January 2026Defense technology provider merged with JHNA and Expansia under Falfurrias Management Partners. Combined entity employs 525+ professionals focused on military modernization incorporating AI, digital engineering, and additive manufacturing.
• Technology Security Associates (TSA)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021Founded in 2002, TSA was acquired by JHNA in 2021 to provide critical cybersecurity capabilities ensuring the digital aspect of JHNA's Digital Engineering Services remains secure. TSA provides cybersecurity, anti-tamper, and program protection services.
• Aviation and Missile Technology Consortium (AMTC)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJHNA maintains membership in AMTC for collaboration on aviation and missile technology initiatives with industry and government partners.
• Vertical Lift ConsortiumminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJHNA participates in Vertical Lift Consortium for collaboration on rotorcraft and vertical lift technologies with industry partners.
• The System of Systems Consortium (SOSSEC)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJHNA participates in SOSSEC for system of systems engineering collaboration across defense industry.
• National Advanced Mobility ConsortiumminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJHNA participates in National Advanced Mobility Consortium for advanced mobility technology collaboration.
• Lockheed MartinminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndustry partner collaborating on MOSA architectures and solutions for fixed and rotary wing platforms. JHNA team member Kirk Avery serves in lead positions on consortia developing FACE and SOSATM standards.
• BoeingminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFormer CTO Tom DuBois worked at Boeing for 31 years. JHNA continues to collaborate with Boeing on vertical lift and Army systems programs.
• L3Harris TechnologiesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndustry partner for MOSA and MBSE initiatives. Former CTO Tom DuBois worked at L3Harris before joining JHNA. JHNA supports L3Harris on SOSATM sensor open system standards.
• Northrop GrummanminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndustry partner for air vehicle development and integration. JHNA team member Michael Ubowski specializes in rotorcraft development and integration using MOSA approaches.
• SAICminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorListed as an industry partner in JHNA's partner ecosystem.
• Huntington Ingalls Industries (HII)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorListed as an industry partner in JHNA's partner ecosystem.
• Raytheon / Collins AerospaceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndustry partner for MOSA implementation. JHNA team member Jonathan Demildt provides insights on DO-297, ARP-4754, ARINC 661, MIL-STD-882 standards for MOSA on major development programs.
• Bell TextronminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndustry partner for Future Long-Range Assault Aircraft (FLRAA) program. JHNA team member Galen Valentine provides MOSA insights for Bell's FLRAA program.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• DCS Corp: DCS Corp is a mid-size defense engineering services firm providing systems engineering, M&S, and acquisition support to Army Aviation, NAVAIR, and other DoD customers—closely overlapping JHNA's customer base, services, and headcount scale.
• Odyssey Systems Consulting Group: Odyssey is a similarly sized DoD engineering services contractor supporting NAVAIR, Army, and Air Force programs with systems engineering, M&S, and acquisition support—directly comparable in mission, customer mix, and delivery model.
• Applied Research Associates (ARA): ARA is a defense and civil engineering R&D firm providing modeling & simulation, systems engineering, and technology development for DoD customers—an overlapping services portfolio and similar mid-market scale to JHNA.
• COLSA Corporation: COLSA is a mid-size defense engineering services firm supporting Army Aviation, missile defense, and Air Force programs with systems engineering and M&S—closely comparable in customer focus and service offerings.

Broad incumbents

• ManTech International: ManTech is a much larger defense IT and engineering services provider to DoD and intelligence agencies with overlapping offerings in systems engineering, cybersecurity, and digital engineering—representing a broader incumbent competing for the same programs.
• SAIC: SAIC is a large federal IT and engineering services prime supporting Army, NAVAIR, and other DoD customers with systems engineering, M&S, and digital transformation services—a broader incumbent with overlapping capabilities.
• Leidos: Leidos is a top-tier defense and civil IT services prime with deep NAVAIR and Army Aviation portfolios; competes for similar systems engineering, M&S, and digital engineering task orders as a broad incumbent.
• Booz Allen Hamilton: Booz Allen is a large federal consulting prime providing defense engineering, digital transformation, and cyber services across DoD—a broader incumbent competing for similar digital engineering and acquisition support work.
• CACI International: CACI is a large defense and intelligence IT services provider offering systems engineering, M&S, and electronic warfare support—directly comparable capabilities delivered at much larger scale.
• KBR: KBR's Government Solutions segment provides engineering, M&S, and acquisition support across DoD, including Army Aviation programs—a broader incumbent that competes for similar MOSA and systems engineering task orders.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance4 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

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M&A1 record

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