With the Department of War (DoW) operating on a wartime footing, the ability to innovate at speed and scale is more important than ever. But slow, onerous acquisition and deployment cycles can stand in the way of putting necessary technology in the hands of the warfighter. Following a 2025 Executive Order, modernizing acquisition processes is now a top priority to supply federal agencies with novel technologies more quickly.
A new joint venture between Astraeus Operations and IBM Federal Consulting offers a unique solution to government’s procurement woes. Mission Defense Technologies, LLC (MDT) provides a pathway for the DoW to access mission systems support, cyber solutions and emerging technologies more quickly than ever. Under a mentor-protégé joint venture structure, certified by the Small Business Association, Astraeus Operations will lead management and execution, supported by IBM’s industry-leading technology capabilities and enterprise-scale innovation. The result is a partnership capable of delivering next-generation solutions for defense and intelligence missions at the speed of need.
“This joint venture represents a major step forward in our commitment to delivering high-impact solutions to the federal government,” said Kris Singleton, President of Astraeus Operations. “By combining our mission-first approach with IBM’s world-class technology capabilities, MDT JV will empower agencies to modernize operations, enhance readiness, and achieve mission success.”
The collective expertise and resources of the two companies equip MDT to support a variety of needs, ranging from mission and engineering services to cyber operations and from DevSecOps to emerging technologies like AI and quantum, to protect mission integrity in today’s complex environments. With Astraeus Operations’ and IBM’s proven track record supporting federal agencies as a foundation, MDT is poised to deliver:
- AI, Cloud & Quantum Innovation at Mission Scale: IBM’s leadership in artificial intelligence, hybrid cloud, automation, and quantum computing combined with Astraeus Operations’ cleared federal mission expertise accelerate the secure adoption of emerging technologies across defense, intelligence, and civilian environments.
- Enterprise Technology + Mission Execution: IBM’s global technology, engineering, cybersecurity, and modernization capabilities and Astraeus Operations’ agile, cleared workforce and proven experience supporting complex federal missions provide customers with a lower-risk path from strategy and architecture through implementation, operations, and sustainment.
- Small-Business Agility with Enterprise-Scale Capability: MDT delivers the responsiveness and customer focus of an ANC-owned Small Disadvantaged Business alongside IBM’s enterprise technology ecosystem, deep technical resources, and global reach, providing federal agencies access to innovative solutions through an SBA Mentor-Protégé Joint Venture.
As the DoW continues to operate in a more complex digital battlespace, modernization, cyber resilience and data-driven decision making are only growing in importance. Whether their missions require mission systems support, systems and network engineering, or advanced technology solutions, the formation of MDT offers federal agencies a new way to accelerate modernization efforts without compromising security or operational effectiveness.
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