Noblis makes intell deal for National Security Partners

Noblis has acquired National Security Partners in a move that increases its intelligence capabilities and marks the exit for a company that has itself been built via acquisitions.

Lockheed Martin acquires space launch preparation company

Lockheed Martin has acquired Astrotech Corp.’s Space Operations business in a move that bolsters Lockheed’s launch preparation services.

SI completes $165M QinetiQ services deal

The SI Organization has completed the $165 million acquisition of QinetiQ North America's services and solutions group, adding 2,800 employees and bringing revenue up to $1.3 billion.

LexisNexis acquires mobile, handheld software firm

LexisNexis Risk Solutions has acquired iyeTek in a move that strengthens LexisNexis’ mobile and handheld software solutions for law enforcement agencies.

Dovel Technologies acquires health IT firm

Dovel Technologies has acquired RNSolutions in a move that expands Dovel’s presence in the federal health information technology market.

TechAmerica finds buyer in CompTIA

After months of being dogged by rumors, high-profile departures and legal battles, TechAmerica has found a final resolution – an acquisition by another technology association.

Innovation draws investor interest in small firm

OGSystems has rapid growth and innovation on its side, and that was enough to draw the eye of a venture capital investor.

ManTech pushes into VA health care market with latest acquisition

ManTech International Corp. has acquired 7Delta in a move that boosts ManTech’s technology management solutions in civilian and defense markets. Financial terms were not disclosed.

ATK to spin off sports biz, merge defense, aerospace with Orbital Sciences

Alliant Techsystems is merging its aerospace and defense businesses with Orbital Sciences Corp. The company will then spin off its outdoor sports business to be its own enterprise.

Jacobs buys Verizon Federal Network Systems unit

Jacobs is acquiring Verizon Federal Network Systems in a bid to increase its capabilities in the classified world, while Verizon continues its focus on its enterprise business in the public sector.

SI makes blockbuster deal for most of QinetiQ North America

The SI Organization is buying most of QinetiQ North America as the latter company's British parent looks to back away from the U.S. services market.

Parsons deepens cybersecurity capability through latest acquisition

Parsons Corp. has acquired Secure Mission Solutions in a move that boosts Parsons’ critical asset protection and delivery, cybersecurity services, sustainment and protection.

CACI’s Six3 Systems deal named best of the year

From among the 70 mergers and acqusitions that closed during 2013, CACI's acquisition of Six3 Systems stood out as the single best deal. Here's our analysis of what made the transaction special, and what it says about today's market.

Behrman's pickup of Tresys named 2013's best intell deal

When Behrman Capital added Tresys Technology to its rankings, it added a big player in the cyber and intelligence markets. On the flipside, it gives Tresys an opportunity to grow into a high-value growth company with its eyes set on the commercial sector.

Trio of acquisitions makes Vistronix best dealmaker of the year

Vistronix knows what it wants to be, and its executives put together three acquisitions to charge its analytics, cyber and cloud offerings, with more deals on the way.

FireEye, Mandiant merger named best cyber deal

FireEye's $843.5 million acqiusition of Mandiant was the best cyber-related deal of 2013, but it's also a lesson on the power of strategic partnerships and identifying complementary capabilities.

Haystax picked as 2013's best small business dealmaker

Haystax Technology launched in 2012 with the vision of creating a great mid-sized company. In 2013, it started making acquisitions to make that vision a reality.

Alcatel-Lucent, LGS complete separation with $200M deal

LGS Innovations completes is separation from Alcatel-Lucent in a $200 million deal that sets LGS up as an independent company focused on developing networking and communications solutions for government customers.

Mission alignment drives biggest deal of the year

Cisco Systems knew it needed to take a more holistic approach to security, and its $2.7 billion acquisition of SourceFire is seen as a major step in that direction.

Who made the best deals of the year?

We pick the top M&A transactions of 2013, a year that will be remembered for budget cuts and sequestration, but some notable deals were still completed. Who made the best of a bad year?