Serco Completes Acquisition of Northrop Grumman’s Mission Training & Satellite Ground Network Communications Software Business

Deal Strengthens Company’s Portfolio of U.S. Defense and Space Solutions 

Serco Inc., a provider of professional, technology, and management services, announced today the completion of its acquisition of Northrop Grumman’s mission training and satellite ground network communications software business (MT&S), having secured all necessary regulatory approvals and satisfied other customary closing conditions. The acquisition of the business was finalized at a purchase price of $327 million.

This strategic acquisition enhances Serco’s presence in North America, expanding its business to over $2 billion in annual revenue. It also marks a significant advancement in Serco’s mission-readiness solutions, integrating specialized expertise in synthetic training, exercise simulation, and ground satellite communications software solutions. The incoming business portfolio empowers Serco to offer more robust and secure solutions that address the increasingly complex demands of modern defense and space operations.

The acquired Northrop Grumman business segment generates annual revenues of approximately $300 million, and nearly 1,000 experienced professionals will join Serco, contributing expertise in digital engineering, software development, satellite ground communications software, training, and mission simulation.

Integrating this business expands the live and virtual training capabilities that Serco can offer U.S. and international customers. The acquisition also supports Serco’s growth goals within the international space sector, where the Company continues to build its global space footprint in regions such as the UK, Australia, and Middle East.

“We are honored to welcome the Northrop Grumman MT&S team to Serco,” said Tom Watson, CEO of Serco Inc.“ The integration of our existing and new capabilities in live and virtual training, and space markets, positions Serco to compete for larger and more complex projects. We have complete confidence that Serco is now further aligned to support the U.S. military’s mission to enhance warfighter readiness.

Read more about the acquisition, along with Serco's expanded capabilities in mission training and satellite ground network communications software business, here.