Qualis joins two other firms to form defense technology company

Qualis, a modeling and simulation services provider, has joined forces with two other companies to form a larger entity focused on space and missile defense programs.

According to a news release, Qualis is joined by InTrack Radar Technologies and Tektonux in the new venture. 

Tektonux of Madison incorporates artificial intelligence tools into command-and-control systems. Colorado Springs-based InTrack Radar specializes in ground-based radar and electro-optical products. 

The combined company employs approximately 400 people; financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed. 

The customer base includes the Army, Space Force, Air Force, Missile Defense Agency and NASA. It will have advanced laboratory facilities in Huntsville and an observatory in Colorado Springs to support mission development and innovation.

“This combination of capabilities represents a major advancement in our ability to support the warfighter across the sensor-to-shooter continuum,” said Qualis CEO Rod Duke. “By bringing together pioneering domain expertise, continuously–improved software and hardware, and mission-proven engineering, we are able to produce and pivot faster for our customers’ new missions.”

Qualis is backed by Bluestone Investment Partners, who first invested in Qualis in 2024 to aid its expansion in satellite communications and missile defense.

“New technologies do not work on real missions if users cannot make them work,” said Tektonux co-founder and CEO Mike Hubler. “With this merger we can extend effective user experiences and help humans team with artificial intelligence across more platforms. 

“Bluestone’s commitment to investing in people and technology catalyzes our application of commercial gaming and automation to users managing complex space and defense missions.”