Dulles-based Nightwing acquires Herndon’s Roka Security

Dulles-based intelligence solutions company Nightwing announced Thursday that it has acquired cybersecurity services company Roka Security, which is based in Herndon. The companies did not disclose financial details in the announcement.

Nightwing was previously the cybersecurity and intelligence division for Fortune Global 500 aerospace and defense contractor RTX, previously known as Raytheon Technologies. Nightwing became independent in April 2024, after RTX agreed to sell the segment for about $1.3 billion to Blackstone, a private equity firm. Blackstone spun off the business as a new standalone company, Nightwing, in 2024.

Nightwing said in its announcement that the acquisition will allow it to deliver more targeted, high-impact full spectrum cyber solutions for government and private sector clients facing cyber threats.

“Roka Security’s capabilities and reputation for excellence in providing niche cyber solutions align perfectly with Nightwing’s mission to deliver cutting edge capability on our customers most important missions,” Nightwing CEO Bob Coleman said in a statement. “With this acquisition, we are enhancing our ability to provide technical training, secure data transport solutions, and critical infrastructure to clients when and where they need it most.”

Nightwing says Roka’s team of experts will complement its cyber operations and that the combined team will offer a wider range of services for clients. Nightwing did not immediately respond to requests inquiring about how many additional staff members have been added by the acquisition or the cost of the acquisition.

“Roka Security is a highly regarded enabler of tailored mission capabilities that perfectly complement our cyber, collection and communications portfolio,” Chris Jones, Nightwing’s chief technology officer and chief data officer, said in a statement. “And like Nightwing, they support critical missions and are known for their excellent, reliable and mission-can’t-fail attitude. We are looking forward to working together to bring the best-in-class technology to our customers, including new Data-as-a-Service offerings and more.”