News & Events

Detroit Defense announced today its acquisition of Athenix Solutions Group, bringing together two national security mission-focused organizations to deliver expanded, end-to-end advanced systems integration and technology development capabilities for the nation’s most critical defense and intelligence requirements.

Detroit Defense has been awarded a five-year contract by Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR), through Program Management Activity 260 (PMA-260), to provide sustainment and modernization support for critical aviation maintenance systems used across the U.S.

Detroit Defense, a leading integrator of mission-critical defense technologies and platforms, today announced the appointment of Michael Bayer to its Board of Directors.

Ricardo Defense today unveiled its new name and brand identity: Detroit Defense, marking a bold new chapter in the company’s evolution as a modern, agile leader in defense innovation.

Proteus Enterprises (“Proteus”), a Maryland-based Aerospace, Defense and Government Services holding company, today announced that it acquired Ricardo Defense, Inc.

We’ll see you at SOF Week 2025, the global stage for special operations forces

May 18-21 in Tampa, FL 2026.

Visit us at Booth 2018 at MDEX

May 12 – 14 in Detroit, MI 2026.

Visit us at Booth 525 at the DoW Maintenance Symposium

Jan 12 – 14 in Phoenix, AZ 2025.

Visit us at Booth 103 at the Ground Vehicle Systems Engineering & Technology Symposium 2025.

August 12 – 14 in Novi, Michigan

We’ll see you at AUSA 2025. The Army’s most powerful event covering everything you need.

October 13 – 15 in Washington DC

Last week, we officially introduced Detroit Defense to the world—and we did it in true Detroit style.

Watch the recap video here.