New location will leverage deep, local talent pool and technological excellence to support Knowmadics’ growth
WICHITA, Kan.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Knowmadics, a trusted solutions provider specializing in electronic warfare (EW) and vertical software solutions for government and commercial clients, today announced the move of corporate headquarters to Wichita, KS from Northern Virginia. The move, expected to be completed by year-end, underscores Knowmadics’ commitment to delivering AI-enhanced electronic warfare and autonomous threat detection solutions that enable spectrum and decision dominance within the Department of Defense, intelligence and law enforcement communities.
The relocation supports Knowmadics’ vision of building a resilient, future-focused workforce that combines technical excellence, innovation and operational agility. Access to the region’s rich talent pool will help support Knowmadics’ remaining critical hires for the next four quarters.
“Kansas is gaining another leading defense company as Knowmadics relocates to the heartland,” said Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan). “Knowmadics is a leading innovator in the technology and defense sector and relocating to the Sunflower State will create new jobs, business opportunities and continued economic growth in Wichita. By combining Knowmadics capabilities with Wichita’s academia and talented workforce, this company will continue to support U.S. national security imperatives from its new headquarters in Wichita.”
“Wichita offers the right mix of talent, infrastructure, and strategic partnerships,” said Paul Maguire, CEO of Knowmadics. “The region provides access to highly skilled personnel from McConnell Air Force Base, the strength of Wichita State University’s cyber and aerospace programs, and the ability to bring innovation to new pursuits like the Golden Dome initiative.”
The company will deepen collaborations with local partners such as Novacoast Federal, and Wichita State University as well as grow its partner base with the regions other domain experts to improve national security and technologies central to U.S. and allied defense priorities.
This move builds on Knowmadics presence in Wichita, which launched its Cyber Center of Excellence (CCoE) in 2022, developed in partnership with Groover Labs. The CCoE addresses pressing challenges at local, national and global levels, particularly in the areas of electronic warfare (EW), cyber solutions and space resilience and security. It is uniquely designed to increase Knowmadics and Wichita’s competitiveness for emerging programs like Golden Dome.
“We are especially grateful for the leadership of Andrew Nave at the Greater Wichita Partnership, the Wichita business community, and U.S. Senator Jerry Moran. We appreciate the strong advocacy of Senator Moran, who has been actively recruiting our expansion and move to Kansas since our ribbon cutting at Groover Labs almost three years ago,” added Claire Ostrum, President of Knowmadics. “We are confident that, together, we’ll continue to grow our business and strengthen Wichita’s reputation as a hub for national security innovation.”
“Knowmadics’ decision to relocate its headquarters to Wichita is a powerful example of what’s possible when innovative companies, higher education, and public and private sector partners come together to drive economic growth,” said Andrew Nave, Executive Vice President of Economic Development of the Greater Wichita Partnership. “This move strengthens our region’s role in advancing national security and emerging technologies, while building on Wichita’s momentum as a collaborative hub for high-tech industries.”
About Knowmadics
Knowmadics is a mission-driven solution provider committed to delivering real-time intelligence from the command center to the edge. Its purpose-built and validated software platform fuses data from 1000s of IoT sensors, systems, and data sources at speed to achieve advantages across multiple domains.
Proven in operational environments and trusted by defense and law enforcement organizations worldwide, Knowmadics draws on decades of experience to equip teams for decision and spectrum dominance.
Knowmadics is headquartered in Wichita, KS, with additional innovation offices in Herndon, VA; Southern Pines, NC; Round Rock, TX; and Lawton, OK.
Contacts
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