1. Firefly Aerospace has agreed to acquire defense analytics firm SciTec for approximately $855 million.
- The deal includes $300 million in cash and $555 million in new shares.
- The acquisition is expected to close by the end of 2025.

2. SciTec specializes in missile-warning systems, space domain awareness tools, and analytics, serving defense and intelligence clients.
- They recently received a $259 million contract from Space Force for developing a ground system for missile-detection satellites.
- Their annual revenue as of June 2025 was reported at $164 million.

3. The acquisition is part of Firefly's strategy to transition from being a launch-and-spacecraft manufacturer into a vertically integrated defense contractor.
- Post-acquisition, SciTec will operate as a subsidiary of Firefly and be led by its current CEO, Jim Lisowski.
- The move aims to cater to the growing demand for commercial partners in missile tracking and early-warning systems, particularly for the Pentagon's "Golden Dome" missile-defense program.