• Maximus agreed to acquire Agile Defense for $660 million.
• The deal expands Maximus' defense, national-security, AI, cybersecurity, and cloud-modernization capabilities.
• Agile Defense is expected to contribute $450 million in 2027 revenue.
• The acquisition adds over 1,100 cleared professionals and broad federal customer relationships.

This acquisition may signal Maximus' strategic push into defense and national-security markets, which could strengthen its competitive position in government services. The addition of Agile Defense's capabilities suggests a focus on emerging technologies, which may indicate a shift in industry priorities towards AI and cybersecurity.