CACI International (NYSE:CACI) has agreed to acquire ARKA Group L.P. from funds managed by Blackstone Tactical Opportunities in an all-cash transaction valued at $2.6 billion.
The deal represents a massive expansion of CACI’s national security portfolio, specifically targeting the high-growth domains of space-based sensors and ground-based software processing for the U.S. intelligence and defense communities.
The acquisition is the latest in a series of strategic moves by CACI to position itself as a top-tier provider for the U.S. Space Force and the broader Intelligence Community.
ARKA, which specializes in advanced space-based sensor technology, provides the hardware and software necessary to deliver actionable intelligence to military personnel in real-time.
By integrating these capabilities, CACI intends to bridge the gap between orbital data collection and frontline decision-making.
CACI President and Chief Executive Officer John Mengucci characterized the move as a defining step for the company’s long-term strategy.
He noted that the acquisition allows the firm to address increasingly complex mission requirements at a speed and scale that expands the current limits of national security.