The end of 2014 delivered an increase in major deals as TASC merged with Engility and Lockheed. Raytheon GD and ManTech made significant transactions in the defense intel and health sectors.

January has already delivered mergers and acquisitions. Symantec Corporation has acquired Narus, Inc., which provides cyber security data analytics solutions. PAE acquired USIS Global Security and Solutions Business, which delivers litigation support, biometric capture, and enrollment in security. Lastly, Textron Inc. acquired Douglas Equipment Limited, a subsidiary of the Curtiss Wright Corporation.