From a specialized signals intelligence contractor to one of the nation's premier defense technology enterprises — four decades of delivering the decisive edge.
Founded in 1987 as Atlas Strategic Systems, the company began as a small SIGINT research and development firm in McLean, Virginia, supporting the intelligence community with signal processing algorithms and electronic intercept systems.
Over four decades, the company grew through organic investment and strategic acquisitions — notably the 2011 acquisition of Jensen Optics & Kinetic Engineering — into a full-spectrum defense technology enterprise. In January 2026, the company rebranded as Frontier Defense Technology, reflecting its evolution from a specialist SIGINT firm to a multi-domain defense leader.
Today, Frontier Defense Technology is headquartered in McLean, Virginia, with major facilities in Huntsville, Alabama; Colorado Springs, Colorado; and San Diego, California.
Our portfolio spans command and control systems, electronic warfare, autonomous platforms, integrated sensors, and sustainment solutions. We partner with the U.S. Department of Defense, the intelligence community, and 6 allied nations to deliver capabilities that protect national security and strengthen deterrence.
Frontier Defense Technology holds Top Secret Facility Clearance (FCL) and maintains CMMC Level 3 certification across all operating divisions. We employ over 4,800 professionals across 6 countries.