MELBOURNE, FL, January 2024 – Aeronix Technologies Group (ATG) is pleased to announce the acquisition of Augustus Aerospace, a dynamic innovator in space technology and advanced ISR systems. This acquisition strengthens our capacity to deliver cutting-edge solutions that meet the increasing demands of space operations and further supports our vision to drive technological advancements across critical defense and space sectors.
Headquartered in Melbourne, FL, ATG is a supplier of high-reliability defense electronics supporting the secure, high-speed transmission, storage, and processing of data for aircraft, shipboard, ground, and space applications. ATG is well-prepared to elevate Augustus Aerospace’s capabilities from advanced research and development to high-volume production. This acquisition empowers our entire portfolio of companies—Aeronix, ITI, Systems Integration Plus (SIP), and now Augustus Aerospace—to deliver end-to-end solutions for today’s sophisticated defense and space requirements.
Enhancing Innovation with Augustus Aerospace
Since its founding in 2018, Augustus Aerospace has led 16 successful space programs, both as a prime contractor and subcontractor, each requiring rigorous technical innovation and adherence to strict delivery timelines. With this track record of on-time, on-budget performance, Augustus Aerospace brings a wealth of expertise to our group, enhancing ATG’s R&D and production capabilities.
Some of Augustus Aerospace’s most notable technical advancements include:
- Space-Based Sparse Array Technology: Augustus Aerospace is pioneering a groundbreaking sparse array system for space-based missions. This technology enables synchronization across multiple satellites, allowing for highly accurate, broad-area beamforming and communication in space.
- Autonomous UAV Detection Radar: Leveraging SDR and ESA technologies, Augustus Aerospace has developed a mobile, autonomous bi-static radar system that can accurately detect and track UAVs, employing advanced false alarm suppression and precision location capabilities.
- Positioning, Navigation, and Timing (PNT) Pseudolite: To address potential GPS outages, Augustus Aerospace has demonstrated a low-earth-orbit (LEO) satellite solution capable of relaying time and position data, offering robust GPS augmentation during jamming events.
- High Sensitivity GNSS Receiver: For missions extending beyond low-earth orbit, Augustus Aerospace’s ultra-sensitive GNSS receiver and SDR-integrated antenna system ensure reliable GPS functionality even in remote or high-orbit environments.
With the acquisition of Augustus Aerospace, ATG is positioned to expand and accelerate offerings in the defense and space sectors, pushing the boundaries of R&D and delivering state-of-the-art solutions to meet the needs of proliferated space constellations and beyond. ATG is proud to support Augustus Aerospace’s mission and looks forward to achieving new milestones together for our customers and partners.
This acquisition reflects ATG’s commitment to being a comprehensive technology partner, ready to address the ever-evolving demands of modern space and defense applications.
About Aeronix Technologies Group
For more than 38 years, ATG has provided advanced high-reliability, high-performance hardware, software, and engineering services across air, space, sea, land, and cyber domains. ATG’s products are deployed on dozens of next-generation and legacy U.S. and allied mission platforms. A technology-centric organization, more than 70% of ATG’s staff are engineers, supporting customers and end-users from the company’s 12 U.S. locations and at numerous sites in the field globally. For more information, visit www.aeronixtg.com.