ARKA Group is awarded the Connecticut Medal of Technology for the company’s 60-year legacy of developing world-class optical technologies, ground processing and analytics and next-generation space solutions, supporting science and national security and providing sustained and significant benefits to Connecticut’s economy.
ARKA is a world leader in the design, development, manufacture, integration and test of precision optics, telescopes and electro-optical payload systems for defense, aerospace and scientific applications. ARKA’s mission has grown to include groundbreaking communications, software development, and data processing capabilities, expanding their reach to new areas of innovation.
“At ARKA, we are committed to solving our customers’ hardest problems with ingenuity and expertise, to protect our military and advance our understanding of the universe,” said ARKA Chief Executive Officer Andreas Nonnenmacher. “Congratulations to our engineering team, whose talent and passion are second to none. We are honored to receive this prestigious award and look forward to pushing the boundaries of innovation and technology even further in years to come.”
In December, the Danbury-based company entered a $136 million, five-year contract with the U.S. Army for AN/VVR-4 Laser Detecting Sets, designed to optimize military operations and ensure the safety and effectiveness of troops in the field.
In April, ARKA completed a two-year, $85 million expansion of its 550,000 square-foot facility in Danbury to increase production capability of smallsat systems, payloads and optical coating capabilities.
Based in Danbury, Connecticut, ARKA is a fully integrated mission partner providing world-leading technologies and services with an unrivaled reputation for excellence. ARKA’s 60-year legacy reaches back to the beginnings of our country’s space endeavors. Our advanced capabilities address the needs of the warfighter, including world-class optical technologies, ground processing and analytics and next-generation space solutions. ARKA helps create a safer world driven by innovation, mission performance, and advanced engineering. For more information, visit arka.org.