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Serco prioritizes defense, space in $292M QinetiQ US acquisition
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Fusion42 · 12 November 2026 · Fusion42 review
Serco Inc. plans to acquire QinetiQ’s U.S. subsidiary in a $292 million deal to expand its defense, space, and technology service capabilities, focusing on program support, design, operations, and digital technologies with clients including the Space Force, Army, and Navy. The acquisition will add 800 employees and is expected to boost Serco Inc.’s 2027 revenue to $2.5 billion with a significant profit contribution.
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Serco is doubling down on complex military tech and space programmes, making 800 new staff and a $2.5 billion US operation now part of your competitive landscape. If you supply engineering or operations services to the US defense sector, this acquisition shifts who you compete with and partner alongside.
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