Northrop Grumman to Acquire M5 Network Security
Northrop Grumman, global security company, will acquire privately held M5 Network Security Pty Ltd, a Canberra, Australia-based provider of cybersecurity and secure mobile communications products and services to Australian military and intelligence organizations.
The transaction is expected to close later this year.
"This acquisition enhances our ability to provide innovative, agile and proven cybersecurity and communication solutions to Australian customers," said Wes Bush, Northrop Grumman chairman, CEO and president.
"M5 Network Security remains committed to maintaining the highest level of performance and service for our customers. We expect that as part of Northrop Grumman, our customers also will benefit from the cybersecurity leadership and extensive resources that Northrop Grumman can bring to M5 Network Security and its employees," said Matthew Wilson, managing director of M5 Network Security.