August 5 marks the official launch of The Mission Group (Mission), a newly formed defense company uniting two players in national security and intelligence: Mission Essential, a premier provider of defense solutions, and Ghostdog Inc., an emerging AI-driven intelligence platform company. The combined organization establishes a next-generation intelligence enterprise headquartered in Columbus, Ohio.
As part of the merger:
- Mission Essential will continue to operate as the solutions arm of Mission.
- Ghostdog Inc. will become Mission Sciences, the technology and product innovation arm.
- The Mission Group, or Mission, will serve as the parent company for both divisions.
The new company blends the wisdom of experienced operators with the speed of technology, redefining how intelligence is collected, analyzed, and disseminated. With this integration, Mission is positioned to become a dominant force in defense and intelligence, delivering mission-ready solutions that span frontline services, AI-powered platforms, and operational intelligence infrastructure.
Leadership structure:
- Greg Miller, Founder of Mission Essential, will serve as CEO of The Mission Group and continue as CEO of Mission Essential.
- Sean Lane, Co-Founder of Ghostdog, will serve as CEO of Mission Sciences and CTO of Mission Essential, guiding technology strategy across the enterprise.
- Mark Quantock – COO, Mission Essential, will continue to lead enterprise operations and mission execution.
- Ralph Miller – CFO, Mission Essential, will continue to oversee financial strategy and performance across the organization.
- Bubba Fox, Co-Founder of Ghostdog, will become Chief Operating and Financial Officer of Mission Sciences.
“Mission represents a deliberate step toward shaping the future of intelligence,” said Greg Miller, CEO of The Mission Group and founder of Mission Essential. “We’re building AI with a combat patch. Technology designed by intelligence officers who’ve operated on the ground. It isn’t theoretical; it’s mission-ready.”
Mission Sciences will carry forward Ghostdog’s flagship product, Whispernet—a breakthrough platform for intelligence collection, analysis, and dissemination. Whispernet transforms how information flows across domains, enabling AI agents to act as integral teammates across the intelligence lifecycle.
Sean Lane, CEO of Mission Sciences, added: “The US and our allies need more than modernization, they need a partner for reinvention. With this combination, we now have the resources, leadership, and velocity to become that partner.”
Source: The Mission Group
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