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CACI places new bet on growing its manufacturing chops. Stay Connected Find opportunities - and win them. By Nick Wakeman , Editor-in-Chief, Washington Technology August 21, 2026 12:47 PM ET A new facility covering 61,000 square feet is the latest step in a years-long shift from services to technology. CACI International is building out real manufacturing muscle as works to apply years of investments to transform itself from a services company to a technology-drive government contractor. That shift has been in the works for several years and the latest step is the opening of a manufacturing center in the Rochester, New York, that will focus on defense electronics. The new 61,000-square-foot facility increases CACI's manufacturing footprint by 300%, the company said. CACI has been investing in manufacturing capabilities since at least 2019, when it acquired LGS Innovations and Mastodon Design to add signal intelligence, electronic warfare and cyber products. The acquisitions provided CACI many of its earliest manufacturing capabilities. In 2024, CACI acquired Azure Summit and that added a facility in Melbourne, Florida for radio frequency and electromagnetic-spectrum hardware. CACI's late 2025 acquisition of Arka Group also added a Danbury, Connecticut hub that produces electro-optical and infrared sensors for satellites. Earlier this year, CACI hired Chris Monoski for the newly-created role of executive vice president of manufacturing. This indicates that CACI sees manufacturing as core to the business model. "Years ago, we invested in software-defined innovation because we knew the character of modern warfare was changing. Today, those investments are being transformed into advanced electronic warfare capabilities right here in Rochester," CACI President and CEO John Mengucci said. CACI's investment in the Rochester facility further emphasizes the criticality of manufacturing for the company. "As we expand our manufacturing capacity nationwide, we intentionally chose Rochester because of its exceptional talent, world-class capabilities, and longstanding community partnerships," Monoski said. "This facility reflects our long-term commitment to the region and positions us to deliver advanced capabilities faster, at greater scale, and with the quality our customers depend on." The facility will support production, delivery, training, customer acceptance testing and onsite storage for CACI's Terrestrial Layer System Brigade Combat Team Manpack (TLS BCT Manpack) program with the Army. The facility also has room for expansion that CACI can use to produce more software-defined electronic warfare capabilities at scale, the company said. "Demand for advanced electronic warfare technology is surging, and Rochester gives us the capacity to deliver for our customers today while preparing for tomorrow," said Tom Kirkland, CACI executive vice president of electronic warfare.

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CACI opens Defense Electronics manufacturing COE in New York. by Jane Edwards August 19, 2026, 11:04 am * CACI has opened a manufacturing center of excellence in New York * The facility expands the company's manufacturing space by more than 300 percent * The 2026 Navy Summit will explore AI, autonomous systems and more CACI International recently held a ribbon cutting ceremony to mark the opening of its Manufacturing Center of Excellence for Defense Electronics in the Greater Rochester, New York, area, expanding the company's manufacturing footprint and long-term investment in the region. As the Department of War continues to prioritize electronic warfare readiness and industrial base expansion, government and industry leaders will gather at the Potomac Officers Club's 2026 Navy Summit on Aug. 27 - the organization's final DOW summit of the year - to discuss artificial intelligence, digital engineering, autonomous and unmanned systems, network modernization, shipbuilding and other priorities shaping the maritime force. Reserve your seat now to join the conversation. The company said Tuesday the 61,000-square-foot facility increases its manufacturing space by more than 300 percent. What is the purpose of the New center? The facility is intended to support production, delivery, training, customer acceptance testing and onsite storage for CACI's Terrestrial Layer System Brigade Combat Team Manpack, or TLS BCT Manpack, program with the U.S. Army. TLS BCT Manpack is CACI's electronic warfare technology for dismounted soldiers, designed to support operations in the electromagnetic battlespace. The company said the center provides room for expansion to produce additional software-defined electronic warfare capabilities at scale. The facility's work supports dozens of manufacturing and fabrication small business suppliers across upstate New York. What did CACI officials say about the New center? CACI President and CEO John Mengucci said the opening reflects the company's long-term commitment to Rochester and its ability to deliver technologies customers need in contested environments. "Years ago, we invested in software-defined innovation because we knew the character of modern warfare was changing," added Mengucci, a 2026 Wash100 Award winner. "Today, those investments are being transformed into advanced electronic warfare capabilities right here in Rochester. As we continue to grow, we're creating high-skilled engineering and manufacturing jobs, investing in local talent and strengthening the capabilities that protect America." Chris Monoski, CACI's executive vice president of manufacturing, said the company chose Rochester for its talent, capabilities and community partnerships. "This facility reflects our long-term commitment to the region and positions us to deliver advanced capabilities faster, at greater scale, and with the quality our customers depend on," Monoski added. Tom Kirkland, EVP of electronic warfare at CACI, said demand for electronic warfare technology continues to grow and that the Rochester facility increases the company's capacity to meet it. "By combining software-defined innovation with advanced manufacturing, we're delivering technologies that give our customers the operational edge when it matters most. Our adversaries never pause, neither can we," Kirkland noted. What other contracts & deals has CACI secured? CACI's Rochester expansion comes on the heels of its $2.6 billion acquisition of ARKA Group, which added space and ground capabilities to the company's portfolio. The company has also grown its Army footprint, securing a $287 million contract to support IPPS-A modernization and a $250 million task order for spectrum dominance efforts.