Vertex Aerospace

What Vertex Aerospace does

Vertex Aerospace is a private U.S. defense and aerospace services company founded in 1977 and headquartered in Madison, United States. The company delivers aftermarket services and mission-critical solutions to government and commercial customers, operating a workforce of approximately 10,000+ professionals supporting missions across 47 countries and territories. Its current capability portfolio spans AI and data readiness, advanced engineering and innovation, cyber and IT solutions, operations and logistics, modernization and sustainment, training, and readiness services.

The company's capabilities were significantly expanded through the September 2021 acquisition of Raytheon Technologies' Defense Training and Mission Critical Solutions business lines, which generated approximately $1 billion in sales in 2020 and contributed proprietary training methodologies, simulation technologies (including laser-based tactical engagement simulation), and aircraft survivability integration know-how. Current contracted work includes U.S. Air Force C-12 aircraft logistics support (a potential $500 million firm-fixed-price ID/IQ contract through June 2031) and a position on the U.S. Army's 10-year, $921.1 million Tactical Engagement Simulation Systems (TESS) contract vehicle running through March 5, 2035. Reported FY'25 revenue is approximately $4.5 billion per the associated V2X subsidiary's website.

Vertex Aerospace generates revenue primarily through long-term, firm-fixed-price, and indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contracts with U.S. Department of Defense agencies, including the U.S. Air Force and U.S. Army. The go-to-market is enterprise field sales organized around competitive government procurement — bids are submitted via SAM.gov and similar federal portals in response to RFPs and sources-sought notices, with sales cycles driven by incumbency, past performance ratings, security clearances, and relationships with defense procurement officials. The company also operates as a holding entity through Vertex Aerospace Holdco LLC, which held a controlling stake in publicly traded V2X, Inc. (NYSE: VVX) and progressively divested that position via secondary offerings in March 2026 (~$173.6M) and May 2026 (~$149M), reducing to an approximately 1.2% indirect residual holding.

Name

Vertex Aerospace

Legal name

Vertex Aerospace

Website

https://vtxaero.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1977

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

5,001–10,000 employees

Short description

Vertex Aerospace is a private U.S. defense and aerospace services company providing contractor logistics support, simulation-based training, AI-enabled data readiness, and mission-critical sustainment to U.S. Department of Defense agencies across 47 countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Defense Services

NAICS

Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing (334511), Aerospace Product and Parts Manufacturing (33641)

SIC

Search, Detection, Navagation, Guidance, Aeronautical Sys (3812), Aircraft Parts & Auxiliary Equipment, Nec (3728)

akta.pro primary industry

Fixed-Wing Aircraft Conversion & Modification (STC/Completions) (IMABAAAI)

Keywords

• Defense contractor services
• Aircraft logistics support
• Military training simulation
• Mission sustainment services
• Aerospace engineering

Headquarters

HQ city

Madison

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. U.S. Government Defense Contracts: Vertex Aerospace generates revenue primarily through long-term, firm-fixed-price and ID/IQ contracts with U.S. defense agencies, including the U.S. Air Force (USAF C-12 logistics support) and U.S. Army (TESS simulation systems). Revenue is recurring in nature through contract base periods and option exercisements.
2. Defense Training and Sustainment Services: Post-acquisition revenue from Raytheon's Defense Training and Mission Critical Solutions business lines, which generated approximately $1 billion in sales in 2020. These business lines provide training and sustainment services to defense and aerospace customers.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

Vertex Aerospace is a private U.S. defense and aerospace services prime contractor that delivers contractor logistics support, mission-critical sustainment, simulation-based training, advanced engineering, and cyber/IT solutions to U.S. Department of Defense agencies. Its portfolio is anchored by the U.S. Air Force C-12 aircraft logistics support contract, the U.S. Army's Tactical Engagement Simulation Systems (TESS) maintenance contract vehicle, LAIRCM aircraft survivability integration, ATSP5 emerging technology development, and the broader defense training and mission-critical solutions business acquired from Raytheon Technologies in September 2021.

Product overview

Vertex Aerospace operates as a mission-critical solutions provider for defense and national security markets, offering an integrated portfolio of capabilities. The company provides AI and data readiness, advanced engineering and innovation, cyber and IT solutions, operations and logistics, modernization and sustainment, training, and readiness services. The portfolio was significantly expanded through the 2021 acquisition of Raytheon Technologies' Defense Training and Mission Critical Solutions business lines (generating approximately $1 billion in 2020 sales). Current offerings include contractor logistics support for C-12 aircraft, LAIRCM integration on Marine Corps KC-130J aircraft, tactical engagement simulation systems, and emerging technology development for warfighters. The company employs approximately 16,000 professionals across 47 countries and territories with FY'25 revenue of approximately $4.5 billion.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• C-12 Aircraft Logistics Support Contractor logistics support for the U.S. Air Force C-12 aircraft fleet, covering time-sensitive transportation of personnel and cargo, medical evacuation missions, and test support at U.S. bases and 16 countries.
• Tactical Engagement Simulation Systems (TESS) Support Maintenance and technical support of the U.S. Army's laser-based live Tactical Engagement Simulation Systems used to evaluate soldier performance, delivered under a 10-year, $921.1M ID/IQ contract vehicle shared with nine other awardees.
• Large Aircraft Infrared Countermeasures (LAIRCM) Integration Integration of Large Aircraft Infrared Countermeasures (LAIRCM) systems onto U.S. Marine Corps KC-130J aircraft for aircraft survivability and protection against infrared-guided threats.
• ATSP5 Emerging Technology Contract Services Contract services to advance emerging technology for the warfighter, supporting development and integration of next-generation defense capabilities under the ATSP5 contract vehicle.
• Defense Training and Mission Critical Solutions Training and sustainment services for defense and aerospace customers, encompassing simulation-based training systems, mission-critical sustainment solutions, and lifecycle support across the defense and aerospace industries; acquired from Raytheon Technologies in September 2021.

Quantifiable outcome

• The USAF C-12 logistics contract covers support at U.S. bases and 16 countries, demonstrating global operational reach.
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability3 records

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core and flagship.

• U.S. Army (Army Contracting Command)coreOthers · 7 March 2025Vertex Aerospace holds one of ten positions on the U.S. Army's Tactical Engagement Simulation Systems (TESS) contract — a 10-year, $921.1 million ID/IQ vehicle for maintaining laser-based live simulation training tools. The solicitation received 10 offers, and all companies that submitted bids received an award. Performance is expected to conclude by March 5, 2035. This contract vehicle provides Vertex Aerospace with recurring access to the Army's simulation systems maintenance market alongside nine other awardees including Athena Technologies, Cole Engineering Services, Cubic Defense, General Dynamics Mission Systems, Lockheed Martin, Mettle Ops, Ravenswood Solutions, Saab, and Skiftech.
• Raytheon TechnologiesflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 10 September 2021In September 2021, Vertex Aerospace acquired Raytheon Technologies' Defense Training and Mission Critical Solutions business lines. These business lines are major providers of training and sustainment services to the defense and aerospace industries. The acquisition aimed to expand Vertex's product offerings and capabilities, with Raytheon's business lines generating approximately $1 billion in sales in 2020. This acquisition represents Vertex Aerospace's most significant strategic transaction, transforming the company's scale and capabilities in the defense training and sustainment market.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Amentum: Amentum (formed from AECOM's management services and PAE) is a large federal services contractor delivering logistics, training, and mission-readiness solutions to DoD. It is a peer in the same addressable market for contractor logistics and training contracts that Vertex holds.
• SAIC: SAIC is a large defense IT and engineering services prime whose capabilities in training/simulation, logistics, and sustainment directly overlap Vertex's portfolio. Both companies pursue DoD ID/IQ contract vehicles and compete for task orders in C5ISR, training, and mission support.
• Leidos Holdings: Leidos is a tier-1 federal/defense services prime offering logistics, training, simulation, and mission-IT support across DoD and intelligence agencies. It is one of the larger head-to-head bidders on multi-award defense services vehicles that Vertex competes for, with overlapping customer set and capability portfolio.
• Peraton: Peraton provides defense, intelligence, and federal civilian mission services including sustainment, training, and integration. It pursues DoD contract vehicles that overlap with Vertex's addressable market, particularly in Army and Air Force programs.
• CACI International: CACI provides defense and intelligence services including training, simulation, mission engineering, and logistics. It competes with Vertex on DoD contract vehicles and shares a heavy reliance on U.S. Army and Air Force spending.
• V2X, Inc. V2X is the publicly traded operating subsidiary that absorbed most of Vertex Aerospace's defense training and mission-critical solutions operations post-spin-out. It runs the same DoD mission-critical services contracts (training, logistics, sustainment) as Vertex and serves the same U.S. Air Force and Army customer base.
• KBR (Government Solutions): KBR's Government Solutions segment delivers defense logistics, sustainment, and training services to the U.S. military and allied nations. It directly competes for the same kind of program-support and simulation-services task orders that Vertex pursues.
• General Dynamics Mission Systems: General Dynamics Mission Systems is a co-awardee on the U.S. Army TESS contract (alongside Vertex) and competes in tactical simulation, training, and mission-systems integration. The overlap in TESS and adjacent training/simulation programs makes it a direct competitive peer.

Broad incumbents

• Booz Allen Hamilton: Booz Allen is a broad incumbent in defense and intelligence consulting with adjacent capabilities in AI, cyber, and digital engineering. While more skewed toward advisory than logistics/training, it increasingly competes for the same DoD digital readiness and AI-readiness task orders that Vertex sells.
• Huntington Ingalls Industries (HII): HII's Mission Technologies division delivers defense and federal services including training, simulation, and logistics. It is a large established peer pursuing overlapping DoD mission-support contracts at greater scale than Vertex.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A1 record

Investments

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