We're innovating the Warfighter's advantage
As the quintessence, the fifth element, “Aether” has long been understood as the ancient realm where magic and innovation converge, binding together the forces that shape our world. Aether Aerospace brings that same unifying spirit to Warfighter technology, connecting lean and agile principles with mission-focused people to deliver solutions that strengthen the Warfighter’s advantage across air, land, sea, and space.
At Aether, we harness what others cannot see, transforming complexity into clarity for all services of the Department of War, NASA, and commercial partners. Our work encompasses digital engineering, development of Digital Engineering Ecosystems, open architecture solutions, modeling and simulation, advanced prototyping, and modernization focused on critical aviation and unmanned systems.
Services that support the Warfighter's mission.
- Ecosystem Design & Build
- Multi-Level Security Ecosystem Deployments
- Secure DevSecOps & Platform Engineering
- Digital Thread Integrations
- Complex Articulated Mechanical Systems
- Electronic Systems Manufacturing
- V-22 Lighting Kit
- Secure Architecture & Engineering
- Technology Security & Foreign Disclosure
- Cybersecurity & Vulnerability Management
- Research & Technology Protection (RTP) & Anti-Tamper
- RMF & Cyber
- Supply Chain Predictive Analytics
- Applied AI/ML for Operational & Readiness Decisions
- Mission Data Integration & Engineering
- Analytics & Visualization Solutions
- Mission Engineering
- Experimentation
- Operational Analysis
Multiple platforms. Any mission system.
Mudbucket® is a faster, lower-risk, and more cost-effective integration approach than traditional system redesign. It allows programs to modernize continuously on both legacy and new systems. Used in Flight Automation and Control, Missions Systems, & Weapons Systems, it delivers:
- Faster R&D with reduced development time with lower integration & modernization costs
- Open architecture & systems ensures sustainability while reducing technical risk
- Incremental upgrade flexibility and capacity for fleetwide-deployment
- MOSA-compatible
We bring depth and history to market
In December, 2025, CTSi, EXPANSIA, JHNA, and TSA merged together to create Aether Aerospace. This merger harnesses the technical expertise, experience of each to create a powerhouse company in service of the warfighter.
CTSi is a product-focused company with solutions and services for the DoD, NASA, and commercial Customers.
The company developed the Optical Reference System for Advanced Aerial Refueling Store (AARS), the Avionics System for Remotely Operated Vehicles (ASROV), the Acoustical Signature Identification and Tracking System, and Unmanned System programs like the NASA Generic Transport Model program.
EXPANSIA is a technology and program transformation service organization for government and commercial clients, focused on accelerating digital transformation through agile, lean, and innovative principles.
Specialty areas include digital ecosystems, system engineering, software development, and implementing business and technology strategies to help clients achieve rapid and continuous value delivery.
JHNA is a full-spectrum digital engineering company with specialized technical expertise in support of mission-critical DoD programs.
The company received recognition for digital engineering and modernization excellence and for developing advanced Warfighter tools. TSA, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of JHNA, delivers essential cybersecurity capabilities and reinforces the digital backbone of offered engineering services.