# Sigma Defense Systems LLC

> Sigma Defense Systems LLC is a privately held defense technology company that combines tactical communications hardware, software delivery platforms, systems integration, and electronic warfare expertise. Its customers include U.S. military services and national security organizations. Products include Olympus, Sigma Software Studio, Stingray Tactical Relay, and the Aries surveillance portfolio.

- **Founded:** 2006
- **Headquarters:** Perry, United States
- **Founders:** Scott Ritchie (Co-founder; former President and CEO; Executive Vice President, Sigma Integrated Solutions), Thor James (Co-founder; Executive Vice President, Sigma Manufacturing & Engineering)
- **Products:** Olympus, Sigma Software Studio, Stingray Tactical Relay System, Aries surveillance and networking portfolio, Electronic warfare, radar, and threat simulation
- **Notable:** 2024 HIREVets Platinum Medallion Award., Navy and Marine Corps Authority to Operate for Sigma Software Studio, announced in February 2024., June 2026 announcement of NSA CSfC Trusted Integrator approval.

## Products & services

- **Olympus** — Software mobility ecosystem spanning Software Factory, Cloud, Hub, and Edge for mission application development, distribution, provisioning, and sustainment in connected and disconnected environments.
- **Sigma Software Studio** — DevSecOps as a service with shared development infrastructure and Navy and Marine Corps authorization; launched February 12, 2024.
- **Stingray Tactical Relay System** — Integrated communications hardware and software for full-motion video, sensor control, protected data exchange, and line-of-sight or beyond-line-of-sight backhaul.
- **Aries surveillance and networking portfolio** — OverWatch, CheckPoints, Recon V OverWatch, and NEOS products connect cameras, UAVs, and unattended sensors to tactical networks.
- **Electronic warfare, radar, and threat simulation** — Specialized engineering, RF threat simulators, test instrumentation, and training capabilities expanded through the EWA acquisition.
- **Military systems engineering and fleet support** — Network architecture, integration, software engineering, cybersecurity, program management, testing, and sustainment for military systems.

## Achievements

- 2024 HIREVets Platinum Medallion Award.
- Navy and Marine Corps Authority to Operate for Sigma Software Studio, announced in February 2024.
- June 2026 announcement of NSA CSfC Trusted Integrator approval.
- Selected in July 2026 for an initial six-month SUNet 2.0 prototype.
- February 2026 CANES announcement: $42 million three-year base value, with options taking potential value to $102 million over seven years.

## Latest updates

- **2026-07** — Selected for a SUNet 2.0 prototype under an Other Transaction Agreement, with an initial six-month production-representative MVP effort.
- **2026-06** — Announced NSA Commercial Solutions for Classified Trusted Integrator designation.
- **2026-02** — Announced the CANES technical and programmatic services IDIQ awarded to SOLUTE.
- **2025-10** — Acquired Aries Defense and announced a Kägwerks tactical-edge partnership on consecutive days.

## Links

- Website: https://sigmadefense.com/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/sigma-defense-systems-llc

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