On February 4, 2026, Qualis, InTrack Radar Technologies, and Tektonux announced a definitive merger to create a unified defense technology company specializing in the modernization of missile defense and space domain awareness.
Backed by the private equity firm Bluestone Investment Partners, the new entity combines high-performance hardware with AI-enabled software to streamline the “sensor-to-shooter” continuum for national security missions. The combined organization, led by Qualis CEO Rod Duke, now employs over 400 professionals and operates major facilities in Huntsville, Colorado Springs, and Eglin Air Force Base.
The merger is a strategic response to the increasing complexity of threats from near-peer adversaries, requiring faster identification and tracking across evolving mission sets. By integrating InTrack’s expertise in ground-based radar and electro-optical sensors with Tektonux’s advanced command-and-control (C2) software, the new company aims to deliver more agile and resilient systems for the U.S. Space Force, Missile Defense Agency (MDA), and NASA.
A core feature of their integrated portfolio is the Phoenix NexGen User Experience Framework, which utilizes artificial intelligence to enhance human-machine teaming in high-consequence mission environments.
This consolidation aligns with broader Department of Defense (DoD) trends toward operationalizing Proliferated Low Earth Orbit (pLEO) and enhancing electromagnetic spectrum operations. The new company’s capabilities extend to advanced signals engineering and signal collection in contested environments, providing the critical data needed for ballistic missile early warning and space surveillance systems.
By uniting these three specialized firms, the new platform is positioned to pivot faster and produce specialized defense hardware and software at the speed of modern innovation.
| Feature | New Defense Technology Platform (2026) |
| Primary Entities | Qualis, InTrack Radar Technologies, Tektonux |
| Workforce | 400+ Professionals |
| Financial Backer | Bluestone Investment Partners |
| Core Missions | Missile Defense, Space Domain Awareness, Electronic Warfare |
| Key Customers | USSF, MDA, NASA, Army, Air Force |
| Flagship Software | Phoenix NexGen AI-Enabled Framework |
