Maximus to Acquire Agile Defense for $660 Million

05:48 PM EDT, 10/19/2026 (MT Newswires) -- Maximus (MMS) said late Monday it has agreed to acquire Agile Defense for $660 million in cash to expand its presence in the defense and national security markets. Agile Defense, backed by Enlightenment Capital, offers cybersecurity, data analytics, and AI for government customers, the firm said. It expects to close the deal in Q1 of fiscal 2027.