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EOTECH has announced its acquisition of VK Integrated Systems (VKIS), a Tennessee-based developer of advanced weapon electronics and real-time battlefield networking tools. The move marks a significant step in EOTECH’s transformation into a fully integrated defense technology platform.

The acquisition strengthens EOTECH’s position within the U.S. defense sector by bringing in-house a suite of digital capabilities aimed at enhancing situational awareness, sensor fusion, and warfighter survivability. VKIS will continue operating from its Clarksville, Tennessee headquarters.

“This is a continuation of our thesis,” said Joseph Caradonna, Chief Executive Officer of EOTECH. “We’re building an integrated, American-made platform for mission-critical awareness, where hardware, software, and sensors work as one. It’s a systems architecture approach, not just a product expansion.”

Founded in 2014, VKIS specializes in developing edge-computing solutions, TAK-based applications, and weapon-mounted sensors. Its portfolio is aligned with U.S. Department of Defense priorities to digitize the battlefield and bring C5ISR functionality directly to the tactical level.

Capabilities now under the EOTECH umbrella include weapon electronics and sensors such as the SIOS and VICE modules, TAK Server as a Service (TSaaS) for cloud-based TAK infrastructure deployment, and custom ATAK plugin development. VKIS also maintains the TAK Stack, a software suite designed to simplify access to maps, plugins, and field tools.

“EOTECH’s scale and trust in the field make this a natural fit,” said Vasilios Kapogianis, President and Chief Executive Officer of VKIS. “Our mission has always been to give warfighters more awareness, more control, and more survivability. With EOTECH, we can deliver that capability faster and further.”

The acquisition aligns with broader trends in U.S. defense investment, where vertical integration and secure domestic supply chains are seen as critical to future-readiness. It follows EOTECH’s continued efforts to scale dual-use systems that bridge optical hardware and digital infrastructure.

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