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BigBear.ai Finalizes $250 Million Acquisition of Ask Sage to Bolster Secure Generative AI for National Security

With the integration of Ask Sage, BigBear.ai’s suite of solutions now offers a more comprehensive approach to AI Orchestration and Sensor Fusion.

RMN Digital Corporate Desk
New Delhi | January 1, 2026

MCLEAN, VA – December 31, 2025 – BigBear.ai (NYSE: BBAI), a leading provider of mission-ready artificial intelligence, announced today the successful completion of its $250 million cash acquisition of Ask Sage. The deal integrates Ask Sage’s fast-growing Generative AI platform—purpose-built for secure deployment in defense, intelligence, and highly regulated environments—into BigBear.ai’s existing portfolio of mission-critical solutions.

Expanding Secure AI at Scale

The acquisition significantly enhances BigBear.ai’s position as a trusted provider of production-ready AI. Ask Sage currently supports more than 100,000 users across 16,000 government teams and hundreds of commercial organizations. Its technology-agnostic platform allows teams to leverage various Large Language Models (LLMs) while adhering to stringent security and compliance frameworks.

“Completing the acquisition of Ask Sage marks a significant milestone for BigBear.ai and accelerates our vision of delivering mission-ready AI,” said Kevin McAleenan, CEO of BigBear.ai. McAleenan emphasized that the combined platform unifies data, software, and mission services, enabling customers to maintain control over data sovereignty and model governance while utilizing powerful generative workflows.

Strengthening a Diverse Mission Portfolio

BigBear.ai intends to use this acquisition to drive growth across several key sectors:

Defense and Intelligence: Providing real-time intel, predictive capabilities, and optimized force deployment.
Homeland and Border Security: Empowering agencies to safeguard borders through AI-enabled threat detection and computer vision.
Manufacturing and Supply Chain: Increasing efficiencies and reducing costs in warehousing and logistics through pivotal AI capabilities.

The company says it continues to expand its reach through high-profile partnerships, including a landmark agreement with the Washington Commanders and a collaboration with SMX to enhance maritime domain awareness for the U.S. Navy 4th Fleet. Additionally, BigBear.ai is involved in developing Southeast Asia’s first AI-driven aerospace hub, the Pahang Aerospace City.

Advanced Technical Solutions

With the integration of Ask Sage, BigBear.ai’s suite of solutions now offers a more comprehensive approach to AI Orchestration and Sensor Fusion. The company’s technical expertise spans:

Cybersecurity: Using digital twins and AI-driven analytics for proactive threat mitigation.
Modeling and Simulation: Utilizing predictive analytics to conduct rapid course-of-action analysis.
Digital Identity Management: Implementing facial recognition and biometric matching for secure access control.

This acquisition reinforces BigBear.ai’s commitment to transitioning AI from experimental phases to operational impact within the world’s most complex operating environments.

If BigBear.ai’s previous suite of tools acted like a high-tech security system for a fortress—monitoring the perimeter and predicting threats—the acquisition of Ask Sage is like installing a secure, internal super-computer. This computer not only processes all the information from the guards but can also hold intelligent conversations with the commanders to help them make instant, data-backed decisions without ever letting sensitive information leak outside the fortress walls.